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KR102107275B1
KR102107275B1 KR1020167031060A KR20167031060A KR102107275B1 KR 102107275 B1 KR102107275 B1 KR 102107275B1 KR 1020167031060 A KR1020167031060 A KR 1020167031060A KR 20167031060 A KR20167031060 A KR 20167031060A KR 102107275 B1 KR102107275 B1 KR 102107275B1
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Abstract

펼쳐진 구성에서 컴퓨팅 디바이스를 보는 각도로 지지하도록 그리고 접어진 구성에서 컴퓨팅 디바이스에 대한 쉘 커버를 형성하도록 구성되어 있는 홀더 부분, 입력 디바이스 부분, 및 킥스탠드 부분을 가지는 컴퓨팅 디바이스에 대한 접이식 쉘 커버가 기술되어 있다. 홀더 부분은 지지를 위한 지지 립을 가지는 에지 부재들 사이에 컴퓨팅 디바이스를 수용할 수 있다. 입력 디바이스과 킥스탠드는 에지 부재들의 대향하는 단부들에서 홀더에 회전가능하게 고정된다. 펼쳐진 구성에서, 홀더는 보는 각도로 위치되고, 킥스탠드는 홀더의 배면에서 지지를 위해 회전되며, 입력 디바이스는 홀더의 전면으로부터 바깥쪽으로 연장하도록 회전된다. 접어진 구성에서, 홀더 부분, 입력 디바이스 부분, 및 킥스탠드 부분은 컴퓨팅 디바이스에 대한 쉘 커버를 형성하기 위해 공통의 평면에 정렬된다.A foldable shell cover for a computing device having a holder portion, an input device portion, and a kickstand portion configured to support the computing device in an unfolded configuration at an viewing angle and to form a shell cover for the computing device in a folded configuration is described. It is done. The holder portion can accommodate the computing device between edge members having a support lip for support. The input device and kickstand are rotatably secured to the holder at opposite ends of the edge members. In the deployed configuration, the holder is positioned at a viewing angle, the kickstand is rotated for support at the rear of the holder, and the input device is rotated to extend outward from the front of the holder. In the folded configuration, the holder portion, input device portion, and kickstand portion are aligned in a common plane to form a shell cover for the computing device.

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컴퓨팅 디바이스에 대한 접이식 쉘 커버{COLLAPSIBLE SHELL COVER FOR COMPUTING DEVICE}Foldable shell cover for a computing device {COLLAPSIBLE SHELL COVER FOR COMPUTING DEVICE}

사용자는 각종의 상이한 상황에서 점점 늘어나는 다양한 기능에 액세스한다. 예를 들어, 사용자는 종래에 워드 프로세싱 등을 수행하기 위해 데스크톱 컴퓨팅 디바이스(예컨대, 데스크톱 PC)와 상호작용하였다. 모바일 컴퓨팅 디바이스가 이어서 개발되었고 문자 메시지와 같은 간단한 기능의 사용으로 시작하였으며 기능이 풍부한 애플리케이션(feature-rich application)을 비롯한 진보된 기능으로 발전하였다.Users access a growing variety of functions in a variety of different situations. For example, users have traditionally interacted with desktop computing devices (eg, desktop PCs) to perform word processing and the like. Mobile computing devices have subsequently been developed and started with the use of simple features such as text messaging, and have evolved into advanced features, including feature-rich applications.

그렇지만, 디바이스의 이동성을 증진시키기 위해 사용되는 모바일 컴퓨팅 디바이스의 폼 팩터는 사용자가 효율적인 방식으로 이 기능과 상호작용할 수 있는 것을 제한할 수 있다. 예를 들어, 온스크린 키보드의 사용은 사용자를 기본적인 입력으로 제한할 수 있고, 따라서 애플리케이션이 풍부한 기능을 지원할 수 있더라도, 사용자에게 이용가능하게 되는 입력 기법이 이 기능들과의 상호작용을 제한할 수 있다.However, the form factor of a mobile computing device used to enhance the mobility of the device may limit the user's ability to interact with this function in an efficient manner. For example, the use of an on-screen keyboard can limit the user to basic input, so even if the application can support a rich set of functions, the input techniques available to the user may limit the interaction with these functions. have.

컴퓨팅 디바이스에 대한 접이식 쉘 커버의 사용을 포함하는 기법이 기술되어 있다. 하나 이상의 구현에서, 접이식 쉘 커버 장치는 홀더(holder) 부분, 입력 디바이스 부분, 및 킥스탠드(kickstand) 부분을 포함한다. 접이식 쉘 커버는 펼쳐진 구성(open configuration)에서는 슬레이트 폼 팩터(slate form factor)를 가지는 컴퓨팅 디바이스를 보는 각도(viewing angle)로 지지하고 접어진 구성(collapsed configuration)에서는 컴퓨팅 디바이스에 대한 쉘 커버를 형성하도록 구성되어 있다. 홀더 부분은 컴퓨팅 디바이스를 지지하기 위해 지지 립(support lip)을 가지는 에지 부재(edge member)들 사이에 컴퓨팅 디바이스를 수용하도록 구성되어 있다. 입력 디바이스 부분과 킥스탠드 부분은 홀더 부분의 에지 부재들의 대향하는 단부들을 따라 홀더 부분에 회전가능하게 고정된다. 입력 디바이스 부분 및 킥스탠드 부분은 홀더 부분이 보는 각도로 위치되고, 킥스탠드 부분이 홀더 부분의 배면에 있는 지지 위치로 회전되며, 입력 디바이스 부분이 홀더 부분의 전방으로부터 바깥쪽으로 연장되는 입력 위치로 회전되는 펼쳐진 구성을 취하기 위해 홀더 위치에 대해 회전하도록 구성되어 있다. 입력 디바이스 부분 및 킥스탠드 부분은 또한 홀더 부분, 입력 디바이스 부분, 및 킥스탠드 부분이 컴퓨팅 디바이스의 형상에 대응하는 쉘 커버를 형성하기 위해 공통의 평면에 정렬되는 접어진 구성으로 되게 회전하도록 구성되어 있다.Techniques have been described that include the use of a foldable shell cover for a computing device. In one or more implementations, the foldable shell cover device includes a holder portion, an input device portion, and a kickstand portion. The foldable shell cover supports a computing device having a slate form factor in an open configuration at a viewing angle and a collapsed configuration to form a shell cover for the computing device. Consists of. The holder portion is configured to receive the computing device between edge members having a support lip to support the computing device. The input device portion and the kickstand portion are rotatably secured to the holder portion along opposite ends of the edge members of the holder portion. The input device portion and the kickstand portion are positioned at an angle at which the holder portion is viewed, the kickstand portion is rotated to a support position at the rear of the holder portion, and the input device portion is rotated to an input position extending from the front of the holder portion outwards It is configured to rotate relative to the holder position to take the unfolded configuration. The input device portion and the kickstand portion are also configured to rotate such that the holder portion, input device portion, and kickstand portion are in a folded configuration aligned to a common plane to form a shell cover corresponding to the shape of the computing device. .

이 발명의 내용은 이하에서 발명을 실시하기 위한 구체적인 내용에 추가로 기술되는 선택된 개념들을 간략화된 형태로 소개하기 위해 제공된다. 이 발명의 내용은 청구된 발명 요지의 핵심적인 특징들 또는 필수적인 특징들을 확인하기 위한 것이 아니며, 청구된 발명 요지의 범주를 정하는 데 보조 수단으로 사용되기 위한 것도 아니다.The content of this invention is provided below to introduce selected concepts in a simplified form that are further described below in detail for carrying out the invention. The content of this invention is not intended to identify key features or essential features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to be used as an aid to determine the scope of the claimed subject matter.

발명을 실시하기 위한 구체적인 내용이 첨부 도면들을 참조하여 기술된다. 도면들에서, 참조 번호의 가장 왼쪽의 숫자(들)는 그 참조 번호가 처음으로 나타나는 도면을 나타낸다. 설명과 도면들에서의 상이한 경우들에서 동일한 참조 번호들을 사용하는 것은 유사하거나 동일한 항목들을 나타낼 수 있다. 도면에 나타내어져 있는 엔터티는 하나 이상의 엔터티를 가리킬 수 있고, 따라서 논의에서 단수 또는 복수 형태의 엔터티가 서로 바꾸어 언급될 수 있다.
도 1은 접이식 쉘 커버 컴퓨팅 디바이스 기법을 이용하기 위해 동작가능한 예시적인 구현에서의 환경을 나타낸 도면.
도 2는 장치에 대한 펼쳐진 구성 및 접어진 구성 둘 다를 나타낸 도면.
도 3은 입력 디바이스 부분, 홀더 부분, 및 킥스탠드 부분의 양태를 보다 상세히 나타낸 장치의 분해도.
도 4는 컴퓨팅 디바이스를 장치에 삽입하고 제거하는 것을 개괄적으로 나타낸 도면.
도 5는 펼쳐진 구성에서 컴퓨팅 디바이스가 장치에 삽입된 상태로 있는 장치를 가지는 시스템의 배면도.
도 6은 컴퓨팅 디바이스를 보호하기 위해 장치를 커버로서 사용하는 것을 나타낸 도면.
도 7은 펼쳐진 구성에서 컴퓨팅 디바이스가 장치에 삽입된 상태로 있는 장치를 가지는 예시적인 구현에서의 시스템의 측면도.
도 8은 킥스탠드 부분이 접어져 있고 입력 디바이스 부분이 입력 위치에 배열되어 있는 상태의 예시적인 장치의 상면도 및 측면도를 보여주는 예시적인 구현을 나타낸 도면.
도 9는 도 8과 관련하여 기술되는 베벨 부분(beveled portion) 및 갭의 확대도.
도 10은 예시적인 피벗 지점(pivot point)의 다른 확대도.
도 11은 입력 디바이스 부분을 홀더 부분에 고정시키기 위해 이용될 수 있는 예시적인 피벗 지점의 확대도.
도 12는 본원에 기술되는 기법의 실시예를 구현하기 위해 도 1 내지 도 11을 참조하여 기술된 것과 같은 임의의 유형의 컴퓨팅 디바이스로서 구현될 수 있는 예시적인 디바이스의 다양한 컴포넌트들을 포함하는 예시적인 시스템을 나타낸 도면.Detailed contents for carrying out the invention are described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the drawings, the leftmost digit (s) of a reference number indicates the drawing in which the reference number first appears. Using the same reference numbers in different cases in the description and drawings may indicate similar or identical items. Entities shown in the figures may refer to one or more entities, and thus, singular or plural types of entities may be referred to interchangeably in the discussion.
1 illustrates an environment in an example implementation operable to utilize a foldable shell cover computing device technique.
Figure 2 shows both the expanded and collapsed configurations for the device.
Fig. 3 is an exploded view of an apparatus showing in more detail aspects of the input device portion, holder portion, and kickstand portion.
4 schematically illustrates inserting and removing a computing device into an apparatus.
5 is a rear view of a system with the device in a deployed configuration with the computing device inserted into the device.
6 illustrates the use of an apparatus as a cover to protect a computing device.
7 is a side view of a system in an example implementation having an apparatus with a computing device inserted into the apparatus in an expanded configuration.
8 is an exemplary implementation showing a top view and a side view of an exemplary apparatus with the kickstand portion folded and the input device portion arranged at an input position.
9 is an enlarged view of the beveled portion and gap described in connection with FIG. 8.
10 is another enlarged view of an exemplary pivot point.
11 is an enlarged view of an exemplary pivot point that can be used to secure the input device portion to the holder portion.
12 is an example system including various components of an example device that can be implemented as any type of computing device as described with reference to FIGS. 1-11 to implement embodiments of the techniques described herein. Drawing showing.

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사용자가 모바일 컴퓨팅 디바이스와 상호작용할 수 있는 방식은 모바일 컴퓨팅 디바이스를 통해 이용가능하게 되는 애플리케이션의 기능의 증가를 따라왔다. 그에 따라, 태블릿 및 휴대폰과 같은 모바일 컴퓨팅 디바이스는 생산성 애플리케이션(예컨대, 워드 프로세서, 프레젠테이션, 및 스프레드시트)과 같은 진보된 기능에의 액세스를 제공할 수 있지만, 이 기능과의 상호작용이 종래의 기법을 사용하여 수행되는 방식에서 제한될 수 있다.The manner in which users can interact with the mobile computing device has followed the increase in the functionality of applications that are made available through the mobile computing device. Accordingly, mobile computing devices such as tablets and mobile phones can provide access to advanced functions such as productivity applications (eg, word processors, presentations, and spreadsheets), but interaction with these functions is a conventional technique. It can be limited in the way it is performed using.

컴퓨팅 디바이스에 대한 접이식 쉘 커버의 사용을 포함하는 기법이 기술되어 있다. 하나 이상의 구현에서, 접이식 쉘 커버 장치는 홀더 부분, 입력 디바이스 부분, 및 킥스탠드 부분을 포함한다. 접이식 쉘 커버는 펼쳐진 구성에서는 슬레이트 폼 팩터를 가지는 컴퓨팅 디바이스를 보는 각도로 지지하고 접어진 구성에서는 컴퓨팅 디바이스에 대한 쉘 커버를 형성하도록 구성되어 있다. 홀더 부분은 컴퓨팅 디바이스를 지지하기 위해 지지 립을 가지는 에지 부재들 사이에 컴퓨팅 디바이스를 수용하도록 구성되어 있다. 입력 디바이스 부분과 킥스탠드 부분은 홀더 부분의 에지 부재들의 대향하는 단부들을 따라 홀더 부분에 회전가능하게 고정된다. 입력 디바이스 부분 및 킥스탠드 부분은 홀더 부분이 보는 각도로 위치되고, 킥스탠드 부분이 홀더 부분의 배면에 있는 지지 위치로 회전되며, 입력 디바이스 부분이 홀더 부분의 전방으로부터 바깥쪽으로 연장되는 입력 위치로 회전되는 펼쳐진 구성을 취하기 위해 홀더 위치에 대해 회전하도록 구성되어 있다. 입력 디바이스 부분 및 킥스탠드 부분은 또한 홀더 부분, 입력 디바이스 부분, 및 킥스탠드 부분이 컴퓨팅 디바이스의 형상에 대응하는 쉘 커버를 형성하기 위해 공통의 평면에 정렬되는 접어진 구성으로 되게 회전하도록 구성되어 있다.Techniques have been described that include the use of a foldable shell cover for a computing device. In one or more implementations, the foldable shell cover device includes a holder portion, an input device portion, and a kickstand portion. The foldable shell cover is configured to support a computing device having a slate form factor in an unfolded configuration at an viewing angle, and to form a shell cover for the computing device in a folded configuration. The holder portion is configured to receive the computing device between edge members having a support lip to support the computing device. The input device portion and the kickstand portion are rotatably secured to the holder portion along opposite ends of the edge members of the holder portion. The input device portion and the kickstand portion are positioned at an angle at which the holder portion is viewed, the kickstand portion is rotated to a support position at the rear of the holder portion, and the input device portion is rotated to an input position extending from the front of the holder portion outwards It is configured to rotate relative to the holder position to take the unfolded configuration. The input device portion and the kickstand portion are also configured to rotate such that the holder portion, input device portion, and kickstand portion are in a folded configuration aligned to a common plane to form a shell cover corresponding to the shape of the computing device. .

이하의 논의에서, 본 명세서에 기술된 기법들을 이용할 수 있는 예시적인 환경이 먼저 기술된다. 이어서, 예시적인 환경은 물론 다른 환경들에서 수행될 수 있는 예시적인 절차들이 기술된다. 그 결과, 예시적인 절차들의 수행이 예시적인 환경으로 제한되지 않고, 예시적인 환경이 예시적인 절차들의 수행으로 제한되지 않는다.In the following discussion, an example environment is described that may utilize the techniques described herein. Subsequently, exemplary procedures that can be performed in the example environment as well as other environments are described. As a result, the performance of example procedures is not limited to the example environment, and the example environment is not limited to the performance of example procedures.

예시적인 환경Example environment

도 1은 본 명세서에 기술된 기법들을 이용하도록 동작할 수 있는 예시적인 구현에서의 환경(100)을 나타낸 것이다. 예시된 환경(100)은 컴퓨팅 디바이스(102) 및 컴퓨팅 디바이스(102)에 대해 접이식 쉘 커버로서 기능할 수 있는 장치(104)를 포함한다. 컴퓨팅 디바이스(102)는 다양한 방식들로 구성될 수 있다.1 shows an environment 100 in an example implementation that can operate to utilize the techniques described herein. The illustrated environment 100 includes a computing device 102 and an apparatus 104 that can function as a foldable shell cover for the computing device 102. The computing device 102 can be configured in a variety of ways.

예를 들어, 컴퓨팅 디바이스는 슬레이트 구성에 따라 형성된 하우징을 가지는 모바일 컴퓨팅 디바이스로서 구성될 수 있다. 하우징은, 예시된 시작 화면과 같은, 디스플레이 디바이스(103) 상에 디스플레이되는 사용자 인터페이스와의 사용자 상호작용을 지원하기 위해 터치스크린 기능을 포함할 수 있는 디스플레이 디바이스(103)를 지지하도록 구성되어 있다. 디스플레이 디바이스(103)가 보이는 컴퓨팅 디바이스의 표면은 본원에서 컴퓨팅 디바이스의 전면이라고 지칭될 수 있고, 반대쪽 표면은 컴퓨팅 디바이스의 배면이라고 지칭될 수 있다. 모바일 컴퓨팅 디바이스는 태블릿, 휴대폰, 휴대용 게임 디바이스, 휴대용 미디어 플레이어 등과 같은 슬레이트 구성의 각종의 상이한 형태를 취할 수 있다. 따라서, 컴퓨팅 디바이스(102)는 상당한 메모리 및 프로세서 자원을 갖는 전체 자원 디바이스(full resource device)(예컨대, 태블릿 컴퓨터)부터 제한된 메모리 및/또는 처리 자원을 갖는 저자원 디바이스(low-resource device)(예컨대, 종래의 휴대용 미디어 플레이어)까지 있을 수 있다. 컴퓨팅 디바이스(102)의 일 예에 대한 추가의 논의는 도 12와 관련하여 찾아볼 수 있다.For example, the computing device can be configured as a mobile computing device having a housing formed according to a slate configuration. The housing is configured to support a display device 103 that may include touch screen functionality to support user interaction with a user interface displayed on the display device 103, such as the illustrated start screen. The surface of the computing device on which the display device 103 is visible may be referred to herein as the front surface of the computing device, and the opposite surface may be referred to as the back surface of the computing device. Mobile computing devices can take various different forms of slate configurations, such as tablets, cell phones, portable gaming devices, portable media players, and the like. Thus, the computing device 102 is a full-resource device (e.g., a tablet computer) with significant memory and processor resources, and a low-resource device (e.g., a tablet computer) with limited memory and / or processing resources (e.g. , Conventional portable media players). Additional discussion of an example of computing device 102 can be found in connection with FIG. 12.

장치(104)는 본원에 기술되는 다양한 방식으로 다수의 상이한 구성을 취하기 위해 서로 고정되고 서로에 대해 조작될 수 있는 입력 디바이스 부분(106), 홀더 부분(108), 및 킥스탠드 부분(110)을 포함할 수 있다. 장치(104)는 알루미늄, 마그네슘, 다양한 금속 합금, 플라스틱, 고무 및 기타 중 하나 또는 그 조합을 비롯한 다양한 재료로 형성될 수 있다. 하나의 접근법에서, 장치(104)는 전적으로, 알루미늄과 같은, 금속 또는 금속 합금으로 형성될 수 있다. 예시된 예에서, 컴퓨팅 디바이스(102) 및 장치(104)는 (예컨대, 디바이스를 보고 그리고/또는 터치스크린 기능과 상호작용하기 위해) 디스플레이 디바이스(103)와의 상호작용을 지원하는 펼쳐진 구성으로 배열되어 있는 것으로 나타내어져 있다. 펼쳐진 구성은 또한 입력 디바이스 부분(106)과의 상호작용을 통해 제공되는 장치(104)의 입력 기능을 지원한다. 입력 디바이스 부분(106)은 컴퓨팅 디바이스(102)의 하나 이상의 동작을 개시하기 위해 컴퓨팅 디바이스(102)에 하나 이상의 입력을 제공하도록 구성되어 있다. 입력 디바이스 부분(106)은 사용자로부터 입력을 받기 위해 다양한 방식으로, 예컨대, 예시된 바와 같은 키보드, 트랙 패드, 제스처를 검출하도록 구성된 기능, 카메라 등으로 구성될 수 있다. 입력은 다양한 방식으로, 예컨대, 물리적 통신 연결, 무선 통신 연결(예컨대, Bluetooth®, Wi-Fi®) 등을 통해 전달될 수 있다. 컴퓨팅 디바이스(102)에 의해 표시된 바와 같이 출력을 하기 위해 출력 기능이 또한 장치(104)에 포함될 수 있다. 출력 기능의 예는 보조 디스플레이 디바이스(예컨대, 전자 잉크 디스플레이), 스피커, 점등 표시(lighted indication) 등을 포함한다. 보조 전원, 예컨대, 배터리와 같은, 각종의 다른 기능이 또한 장치(104) 내에 포함될 수 있다.The apparatus 104 includes an input device portion 106, a holder portion 108, and a kickstand portion 110 that can be secured to each other and manipulated relative to each other to take a number of different configurations in various ways described herein. It can contain. Device 104 may be formed of a variety of materials, including aluminum, magnesium, various metal alloys, plastics, rubber, and one or a combination thereof. In one approach, device 104 may be formed entirely of a metal or metal alloy, such as aluminum. In the illustrated example, computing device 102 and apparatus 104 are arranged in an expanded configuration that supports interaction with display device 103 (eg, to view the device and / or interact with touchscreen functionality). It is shown to be. The unfolded configuration also supports the input functionality of the device 104 provided through interaction with the input device portion 106. The input device portion 106 is configured to provide one or more inputs to the computing device 102 to initiate one or more operations of the computing device 102. The input device portion 106 can be configured in various ways to receive input from a user, eg, a keyboard as illustrated, a track pad, a function configured to detect gestures, a camera, and the like. The input can be delivered in a variety of ways, such as through a physical communication connection, a wireless communication connection (eg Bluetooth®, Wi-Fi®), and the like. An output function may also be included in apparatus 104 to output as indicated by computing device 102. Examples of output functions include auxiliary display devices (eg, electronic ink displays), speakers, illuminated indications, and the like. Various other functions, such as an auxiliary power source, such as a battery, can also be included in the device 104.

펼쳐진 구성에서, 장치(104)는 도시된 바와 같이 컴퓨팅 디바이스(102)를 보는 각도로 지지하도록 구성되어 있다. 홀더 부분(108)은 컴퓨팅 디바이스(102)를 장치 내에 분리가능하게 고정시키도록 설계되어 있고, 킥스탠드 부분(110)은 홀더 부분(108) 및 컴퓨팅 디바이스를 보는 각도로 유지하기 위해 일반적으로 장치의 배면(예컨대, 디스플레이 디바이스의 반대쪽에 있는 측면)에서 지지를 제공하도록 설계되어 있다. 그에 따라, 장치(104)는 또한 키보드 상에서 타이핑하기 위해 컴퓨팅 디바이스(102) 및 장치(104)를 표면(예컨대, 테이블, 사용자의 무릎) 상에 놓는 것을 지원하도록 그리고 이 표면에 대해 어떤 각도로 디스플레이 디바이스(106)의 표면을 위치시키도록 구성되어 있다.In the unfolded configuration, the apparatus 104 is configured to support the computing device 102 at an viewing angle as shown. The holder portion 108 is designed to detachably secure the computing device 102 within the device, and the kickstand portion 110 is generally configured to maintain the holder portion 108 and the computing device at an viewing angle. It is designed to provide support on the back side (eg, the side opposite the display device). Accordingly, the device 104 also supports supporting placing the computing device 102 and the device 104 on a surface (eg, a table, the user's knee) for typing on a keyboard and at an angle to the surface. It is configured to position the surface of the device 106.

장치(104)는 또한 장치(104)가, 예컨대, 디스플레이 디바이스(103)가 안쪽으로 향해 있는 상태에서 컴퓨팅 디바이스(102)를 쉘 커버 내에 삽입함으로써 디스플레이 디바이스(103)를 손상으로부터 보호하는 것에 의해, 컴퓨팅 디바이스(102)를 보호하는 데 이용될 수 있는 쉘 커버를 형성하는 접어진 구성을 취하도록 구성되어 있다. 장치(104)가 취할 수 있는 펼쳐진 구성 및 접어진 구성 및 장치의 컴포넌트에 관한 상세는 이하의 도면들과 관련하여 기술된다.The device 104 also protects the display device 103 from damage by, for example, inserting the computing device 102 into the shell cover while the display device 103 is facing inward, It is configured to take a folded configuration forming a shell cover that can be used to protect the computing device 102. Details regarding the unfolded and collapsed configuration and components of the device that the device 104 may take are described in connection with the following figures.

상세하게는, 도 2는 도 1의 컴퓨팅 디바이스(102)를 갖지 않는 장치(104)에 대한 펼쳐진 구성(200) 및 접어진 구성(202) 둘 다를 나타내는 도면이다. 도 2는 또한 2개의 예시된 구성들 간의 전환(206)을 나타내고 있다. 장치(104)는 홀더 부분(108)에 회전가능하게 고정되는, 입력 디바이스 부분(106) 및 킥스탠드 부분(110)을 포함한다. 일 구현에서, 입력 디바이스 부분(106) 및 킥스탠드 부분(110)은 상이한 구성들을 취하기 위해 컴포넌트들의 서로에 대한 회전을 가능하게 하는 각자의 피벗 지점(208, 210)에서 고정된다. 피벗 지점은 힌지, 핀, 스냅인 연결(snap-in connection), 스프링 메커니즘, 및 회전가능 연결을 확립하는 데 적당한 다른 디바이스를 사용하는 것과 같은 다양한 방식으로 구현될 수 있다.Specifically, FIG. 2 is a diagram showing both the expanded configuration 200 and the collapsed configuration 202 for the device 104 without the computing device 102 of FIG. 1. 2 also shows a transition 206 between the two illustrated configurations. The device 104 includes an input device portion 106 and a kickstand portion 110 that is rotatably secured to the holder portion 108. In one implementation, the input device portion 106 and the kickstand portion 110 are fixed at their respective pivot points 208, 210, which allow the components to rotate relative to each other to take different configurations. The pivot point can be implemented in a variety of ways, such as using hinges, pins, snap-in connections, spring mechanisms, and other devices suitable for establishing a rotatable connection.

펼쳐진 구성(200)에서, 장치(104)는 컴퓨팅 디바이스를 홀더 부분(108)의 위치에 의해 정해지는 보는 각도로 지지하도록 구성되어 있다. 상세하게는, 컴퓨팅 디바이스의 에지가 홀딩 부분(108)의 경계(perimeter) 내에 끼워맞춤되고 컴퓨팅 디바이스의 배면이 킥스탠드 부분(110) 위에 놓이고 그에 의해 보는 각도로 똑바로 보유되도록 컴퓨팅 디바이스가 (도 1에 도시된 바와 같이) 장치(104) 내로 삽입될 수 있다.In the unfolded configuration 200, the apparatus 104 is configured to support the computing device at a viewing angle defined by the location of the holder portion 108. Specifically, the computing device (Fig. 4) is such that the edge of the computing device fits within the perimeter of the holding portion 108 and the back of the computing device is placed over the kickstand portion 110 and held straight at the viewing angle thereby. 1) may be inserted into the device 104.

그에 따라, 킥스탠드 부분(110)이 컴퓨팅 디바이스를 수용하도록 구성된 홀더 부분(108)의 전면의 반대쪽에 있는 홀더 부분의 배면에서 지지 위치로 회전된다. 일 구현에서, 지지 위치에 있는 킥스탠드 부분(110)은 컴퓨팅 디바이스가 장치 내로 삽입되는 평면(예컨대, 홀딩 부분(108)의 경계 및 디바이스의 측면에 대응하는 평면(예컨대, 디스플레이 표면 및 배면))에 실질적으로 수직이다. 장치가 표면(예컨대, 테이블, 소파, 사용자의 무릎) 상에 놓여 있을 때 입력 디바이스 부분(106)이 홀더 및/또는 홀더 내의 컴퓨팅 디바이스(102)의 디스플레이 디바이스(103)의 전방에서 실질적으로 편평하게 있게 배열되도록, 입력 디바이스 부분(106)은 홀더 부분(108)으로부터 바깥쪽으로 연장되는 입력 위치로 회전된다. 그렇지만, 홀딩 부분과 킥스탠드 부분 사이의 다른 각도가 적절할 수 있다.Accordingly, the kickstand portion 110 is rotated to a support position at the back of the holder portion opposite the front of the holder portion 108 configured to receive the computing device. In one implementation, the kickstand portion 110 in the support position is a plane into which the computing device is inserted into the apparatus (e.g., a plane corresponding to the boundary of the holding portion 108 and the side of the device (e.g., display surface and back)) It is substantially perpendicular to. The input device portion 106 is substantially flat in front of the display device 103 of the holder and / or computing device 102 within the holder when the device rests on a surface (eg, table, sofa, user's knee). The input device portion 106 is rotated to an input position extending outwardly from the holder portion 108 so as to be arranged. However, other angles between the holding portion and the kickstand portion may be appropriate.

접어진 구성(202)에서, 홀더 부분(108), 입력 디바이스 부분(106), 및 킥스탠드 부분(110)은 컴퓨팅 디바이스의 형상에 대응하는 컴퓨팅 디바이스 보호를 위한 쉘 커버를 형성하기 위해 공통의 평면에 정렬되어 있다. 쉘 커버는 디스플레이를 보호하고 커버를 디바이스에 부착시키기 위해 디스플레이 디바이스(103) 상에 그리고 적어도 부분적으로 컴퓨팅 디바이스의 에지 주위에 꼭 맞게 끼워맞춤되도록 설계될 수 있다. 쉘 커버는 일반적으로 디바이스의 형상에 대응하는 형상, 예컨대, 슬레이트 형태 컴퓨팅 디바이스에 대한 직사각형 형상을 갖는다. 예를 들어, 쉘 커버는 컴퓨팅 디바이스가 삽입될 수 있는 내부 캐비티 또는 "쉘"을 생성하기 위해 융기된 에지가 편평한 내부 표면을 둘러싸고 있는 트레이와 같은 형상을 가질 수 있다. 융기된 에지는 컴퓨팅 디바이스의 에지를 둘러싸고 프레임(frame)을 형성하며 컴퓨팅 디바이스가 쉘 커버 내로 삽입될 때 커버를 제자리에 보유하도록 설계되어 있다.In the collapsed configuration 202, the holder portion 108, the input device portion 106, and the kickstand portion 110 are common planes to form a shell cover for computing device protection corresponding to the shape of the computing device. Are aligned on. The shell cover can be designed to fit snugly over the display device 103 and at least partially around the edge of the computing device to protect the display and attach the cover to the device. The shell cover generally has a shape corresponding to the shape of the device, for example, a rectangular shape for a slate-shaped computing device. For example, the shell cover can have a tray-like shape with raised edges surrounding a flat inner surface to create an inner cavity or "shell" into which the computing device can be inserted. The raised edge surrounds the edge of the computing device, forms a frame, and is designed to hold the cover in place when the computing device is inserted into the shell cover.

접어진 구성(202)을 취하기 위해, 입력 디바이스 부분(106)이 곡선 화살표 "A"로 나타낸 바와 같이 안쪽으로 그리고 홀더 부분(108) 아래로 회전되는 전환(206)이 일어날 수 있다. 이하에서 보다 상세히 논의되는 바와 같이, 접어진 구성(202)에서의 입력 디바이스 부분(106)은 홀더의 내부의 빈 공간을 채우기 위해 홀더 부분(108)의 경계 내에 끼워맞춤되도록 구성될 수 있다. 전환(206)은 그에 부가하여, 피벗 지점(210)에 나타낸 피크가 아래쪽으로 내려가고 킥스탠드 부분(110)이 홀더 부분(108)과 일직선으로 납작하게 되도록, 곡선 화살표 "B"로 나타낸 바와 같이 킥스탠드 부분(110)을 바깥쪽으로 그리고 홀더 부분(108)으로부터 멀어지는 쪽으로 회전시키는 것을 수반할 수 있다. 그에 따라, 접어진 구성(202)에서, 홀더 부분(108), 입력 디바이스 부분(106), 및 킥스탠드 부분(110)은, 접어진 구성(202)에서 형성되는 쉘 커버의 내부 표면과 외부 표면이 실질적으로 편평하고 평면이 되도록, 공통의 평면으로 함께 접어지고 서로 동일 평면에 있다. 펼쳐진 구성으로 다시 전환하는 것은 입력 디바이스 부분(106) 및 킥스탠드 부분(110)을 도 2의 예에 나타낸 방향의 반대로 회전시키는 것을 수반한다.To take the folded configuration 202, a transition 206 can occur where the input device portion 106 is rotated inwardly and below the holder portion 108 as indicated by the curved arrow “A”. As discussed in more detail below, the input device portion 106 in the folded configuration 202 can be configured to fit within the boundaries of the holder portion 108 to fill the empty space inside the holder. Transition 206 is in addition to that, as indicated by the curved arrow "B", so that the peak shown at pivot point 210 goes down and the kickstand portion 110 is flat in line with holder portion 108. It may involve rotating the kickstand portion 110 outward and away from the holder portion 108. Accordingly, in the folded configuration 202, the holder portion 108, the input device portion 106, and the kickstand portion 110, the inner surface and the outer surface of the shell cover formed in the folded configuration 202 To be substantially flat and planar, they are folded together in a common plane and coplanar with each other. Switching back to the unfolded configuration involves rotating the input device portion 106 and kickstand portion 110 in the opposite direction shown in the example of FIG. 2.

도 3은 입력 디바이스 부분(106), 홀더 부분(108), 및 킥스탠드 부분(110)의 양태를 보다 상세히 나타낸 장치(104)의 분해도를 전체적으로 300으로 나타내고 있다. 살펴본 바와 같이, 입력 디바이스 부분(106) 및 킥스탠드 부분(110)은 홀더 부분(108)에 회전가능하게 부착될 수 있다. 일 구현에서, 입력 디바이스 부분(106) 및 킥스탠드 부분(110) 중 어느 하나 또는 둘 다는 분리가능하게 부착될 수 있다. 예를 들면, 입력 디바이스 부분(106)의 경우에, 입력 디바이스 부분(106)은 분리될 때 입력 디바이스 부분의 무선 사용을 가능하게 하기 위해 홀더 부분(108)으로부터 분리될 수 있다. 입력 디바이스 부분(106)은 이어서 펼쳐진 구성으로 사용하기 위해 그리고 접어진 구성을 가능하게 하기 위해 홀더 부분(108)에 재부착될 수 있다. 입력 디바이스 부분(106)은 도시된 바와 같은 직사각형 형상을 가질 수 있지만, 다른 구성도 생각되고 있다.FIG. 3 shows an exploded view of the apparatus 104 in greater detail showing aspects of the input device portion 106, the holder portion 108, and the kickstand portion 110 as 300 overall. As noted, the input device portion 106 and the kickstand portion 110 can be rotatably attached to the holder portion 108. In one implementation, either or both of the input device portion 106 and the kickstand portion 110 can be detachably attached. For example, in the case of the input device portion 106, the input device portion 106 can be separated from the holder portion 108 to enable wireless use of the input device portion when detached. The input device portion 106 can then be reattached to the holder portion 108 for use in an unfolded configuration and to enable a folded configuration. The input device portion 106 can have a rectangular shape as shown, although other configurations are contemplated.

도 3에 도시된 바와 같은 홀더 부분(108)은 비어 있는 내부 공간(303)에 의해 분리되어 있는 에지 부재(302), 및 비어 있는 내부 공간(303)에 걸쳐 있고 에지 부재(302)를 연결시키는 적어도 하나의 교차 빔 부재(cross beam member)(304)를 포함하는 프레임으로서 구성될 수 있다. 교차 빔 부재(304)는 펼쳐진 구성에서 홀더 내에 삽입될 때 하단 에지를 따라 컴퓨팅 디바이스(102)를 지지하고 컴퓨팅 디바이스(102)를 홀더로부터 장치의 전방 쪽으로 입력 디바이스/키보드의 방향으로 슬라이딩하지 못하게 제지하도록 설계되어 있다. 여기서, 홀더 부분(108)은 한쪽 측면에서는 교차 빔 부재(304)에 의해 연결되고 반대쪽 측면에서는 개방되어 있는 한 쌍의 에지 부재를 포함하는 3면 프레임(three-sided frame)으로서 예시되어 있다. 대안적으로, 완전한 4면 프레임 컴포넌트(four-sided frame component)를 형성하기 위해, 일부 구현에서, 반대쪽 측면에서 또 하나의 부가의 교차 빔 부재가 이용될 수 있다. 에지 부재(302) 각각은 에지 부재의 길이를 따라 연장되는 립 부분(lip portion)(306)을 포함할 수 있다. 립 부분(306)은 펼쳐진 구성에서 컴퓨팅 디바이스에 대한 지지를 제공하고, 홀더 부분(108) 내로의 그리고 그로부터의 컴퓨팅 디바이스의 슬라이딩가능 삽입을 용이하게 하기 위해 레일로서 기능할 수 있다. 하나 이상의 구현에서, 립 부분은 입력 디바이스를 슬라이딩 방식으로 수용하기 위해 "L자" 형상의 융기부를 형성하거나, 입력 디바이스를 "스냅인(snap in)"하기 위해 마찰 마운트(friction mount)를 형성하거나, 입력 디바이스를 느슨하게 수용하기 위해 느슨한 정렬 및/또는 스태빌라이저(stabilizer)를 형성하거나, 임의의 다른 적당한 형태의 연결부를 형성할 수 있다.The holder portion 108 as shown in FIG. 3 is an edge member 302 separated by an empty interior space 303 and spans the empty interior space 303 and connects the edge members 302 It may be configured as a frame including at least one cross beam member (cross beam member) 304. The cross beam member 304 supports the computing device 102 along the bottom edge when inserted into the holder in an unfolded configuration and restrains the sliding of the computing device 102 from the holder toward the front of the device in the direction of the input device / keyboard It is designed to. Here, the holder portion 108 is illustrated as a three-sided frame comprising a pair of edge members connected by a cross beam member 304 on one side and open on the opposite side. Alternatively, in order to form a complete four-sided frame component, in some implementations, another additional cross beam member may be used on the opposite side. Each of the edge members 302 may include a lip portion 306 extending along the length of the edge member. The lip portion 306 can serve as a rail to provide support for the computing device in an unfolded configuration, and to facilitate the slidable insertion of the computing device into and from the holder portion 108. In one or more implementations, the lip portion forms a “L-shaped” ridge to receive the input device in a sliding manner, or a friction mount to “snap in” the input device, Loose alignment and / or stabilizers may be formed to loosely accommodate the input device, or any other suitable type of connection.

립 부분(306)은 또한 접어진 구성에서 쉘 커버의 내부 표면 및 외부 표면의 일부를 형성한다. 부가의 교차 빔 부재가 이용되는 경우, 부가의 교차 빔 부재는, 컴퓨팅 디바이스를 홀더 내로 삽입하는 것을 방해하지 않기 위해, 도시된 교차 빔 부재(304)에 수직으로 그리고 립 부분(306)의 내부 표면과 동일한 평면에 배열될 수 있다.The lip portion 306 also forms part of the inner and outer surfaces of the shell cover in the folded configuration. When an additional cross beam member is used, the additional cross beam member is perpendicular to the illustrated cross beam member 304 and the inner surface of the lip portion 306, so as not to interfere with inserting the computing device into the holder. And can be arranged in the same plane.

킥스탠드 부분(110)은, 도 3에 도시된 바와 같이, 부분 트레이 또는 쉘로서 구성되어 있다. 상세하게는, 킥스탠드 부분(110)은 내부 평면 표면(310)을 둘러싸는 3개의 측면에 융기된 에지(308)를 갖는다. 킥스탠드 부분(110)은 그에 부가하여, 이전에 언급된 바와 같이, 킥스탠드 부분(110)이 펼쳐진 구성에 대한 지지 위치로 회전될 때, 컴퓨팅 디바이스의 배면이 지지를 위해 놓일 수 있는 리딩 에지(leading edge)(312)를 포함한다.The kickstand portion 110 is configured as a partial tray or shell, as shown in FIG. 3. Specifically, the kickstand portion 110 has raised edges 308 on three sides surrounding the inner planar surface 310. The kickstand portion 110, in addition, as previously mentioned, has a leading edge (where the backside of the computing device can be placed for support when the kickstand portion 110 is rotated to a support position for an unfolded configuration. leading edge) 312.

서로 부착되고 편평하게 배열될 때, 홀더 부분(108)와 킥스탠드 부분(110)은 쉘 커버에 대한 융기된 에지의 경계 또는, 환언하면, 완전한 프레임을 형성한다. 이 배열에서, 킥스탠드 부분(110)의 내부 평면 표면(310) 및 립 부분(306)의 내부 표면은 공통의 평면에서 실질적으로 서로 동일 평면에 있다. 홀더 부분(108)과 킥스탠드 부분(110)만의 이 조합은 비어 있는 내부 공간(303)을 여전히 포함하고 따라서 불완전한 쉘 커버를 생성할 것이다.When attached to one another and arranged flat, the holder portion 108 and the kickstand portion 110 form the boundary of the raised edge to the shell cover, or in other words, a complete frame. In this arrangement, the inner planar surface 310 of the kickstand portion 110 and the inner surface of the lip portion 306 are substantially coplanar with each other in a common plane. This combination of only the holder portion 108 and the kickstand portion 110 will still include an empty interior space 303 and thus will create an incomplete shell cover.

그렇지만, 입력 디바이스 부분(106)은 접어진 구성에서 비어 있는 내부 공간(303)을 채우도록 설계되어 있다. 환언하면, 입력 디바이스 부분(106)의 형상은, 접어진 구성에서 완전한 쉘 커버가 형성되도록, 비어 있는 내부 공간(303)의 형상에 대응한다. 쉘 커버의 내부에서 끝나는 입력 디바이스 부분(106)의 표면은 또한 쉘 커버의 내부에 평면 표면을 형성하기 위해 공통의 평면에서 킥스탠드 부분(110)의 내부 평면 표면(310) 및 립 부분(306)의 내부 표면과 정렬되어 있다. 함께 모여서, 입력 디바이스 부분(106)과 홀더 부분(108)의 조합은 또한 완성된 쉘을 형성하기 위해 킥스탠드 부분(110)의 부분 트레이 또는 쉘과 맞물리고 그를 보완하도록 설계되는 부분 트레이 또는 쉘을 형성한다. 일 구현에서, 킥스탠드 부분(110) 및 입력 디바이스 부분(106)과 홀더 부분(108)의 조합 각각이 쉘 커버의 거의 절반을 제공하지만, 다른 변형은 쉘 커버의 부분 컴포넌트들에 대한 상이한 상보적 분할을 사용할 수 있다.However, the input device portion 106 is designed to fill the empty interior space 303 in a folded configuration. In other words, the shape of the input device portion 106 corresponds to the shape of the empty interior space 303 so that a complete shell cover is formed in the folded configuration. The surface of the input device portion 106 ending inside the shell cover is also the inner planar surface 310 and the lip portion 306 of the kickstand portion 110 in a common plane to form a planar surface inside the shell cover. It is aligned with the inner surface of. Gathered together, the combination of input device portion 106 and holder portion 108 also allows a partial tray or shell designed to engage and complement the partial tray or shell of kickstand portion 110 to form a finished shell. To form. In one implementation, each of the combination of the kickstand portion 110 and the input device portion 106 and the holder portion 108 provides nearly half of the shell cover, while other variations are different complementary to the partial components of the shell cover. Splitting can be used.

접어진 구성에서 형성되는 쉘 커버의 외부는 또한 평면이고 실질적으로 편평할 수 있다. 하나의 접근법에서, 입력 디바이스 부분(106)의 키 및/또는 입력 메커니즘은 평탄한 표면을 형성하기 위해 그리고/또는 비활성화하기 위해 입력 디바이스 부분(106)의 보디 내로 후퇴(retract)하도록 구성되어 있으며, 그로써 입력 디바이스 부분(106)이 비어 있는 내부 공간(303)을 채우기 위해 안쪽으로 회전될 때 의도하지 않은 입력을 방지한다. 이것은 회전을 검출하고 후퇴 및/또는 비활성을 트리거하기 위해 기계식 스위치, 전기 센서, 스위치와 센서의 조합, 또는 다른 메커니즘/디바이스를 사용하여 달성될 수 있다. 입력 디바이스 부분(106)이 다시 펼쳐진 구성에서의 입력 위치로 회전될 때, 키 및/또는 다른 입력 메커니즘이 팝아웃(pop-out)되거나 다른 방식으로 재노출되며 입력 상호작용을 가능하게 하기 위해 활성화될 수 있다.The exterior of the shell cover formed in the folded configuration is also planar and can be substantially flat. In one approach, the key and / or input mechanism of the input device portion 106 is configured to retract into the body of the input device portion 106 to form and / or deactivate a flat surface, thereby Prevent unintentional input when input device portion 106 is rotated inward to fill empty interior space 303. This can be accomplished using mechanical switches, electrical sensors, combinations of switches and sensors, or other mechanisms / devices to detect rotation and trigger retraction and / or inactivity. When the input device portion 106 is rotated back to the input position in the unfolded configuration, keys and / or other input mechanisms are popped out or otherwise re-exposed and activated to enable input interaction. Can be.

예를 들어, 입력 디바이스 부분(106)은 복수의 기계식 키를 가지는 키보드로서 구성될 수 있다. 복수의 기계식 키는 쉘 커버의 외부에 대해 편평한 표면을 형성하기 위해 접어진 구성에서 키보드의 보디 내로 후퇴하도록 그리고 이어서 펼쳐진 구성에서 입력 상호작용을 가능하게 하기 위해 키보드의 보디로부터 팝아웃하도록 구성되어 있다. 이러한 방식으로, 접어진 구성에서 쉘 커버의 외부에 대한 편평하고 평탄한 표면이 달성될 수 있다. 기계식 키가 또한 펼쳐진 구성에서는 활성화되고 접어진 구성에서는 비활성화될 수 있다.For example, the input device portion 106 can be configured as a keyboard having a plurality of mechanical keys. The plurality of mechanical keys are configured to retract into the body of the keyboard in a folded configuration to form a flat surface relative to the exterior of the shell cover, and then pop out from the body of the keyboard to enable input interaction in the deployed configuration. . In this way, a flat, flat surface to the outside of the shell cover in a folded configuration can be achieved. Mechanical keys can also be activated in the unfolded configuration and deactivated in the collapsed configuration.

그에 부가하여 또는 대안적으로, 비후퇴식(non-retractable) 입력 메커니즘이 전기적 및 기계적 디바이스 또는 구현 중 임의의 것 또는 그 조합을 사용하여 이용될 수 있다. 이 경우에, 비후퇴식 입력 메커니즘이 상이한 구성을 취하기 위해 입력 디바이스 부분의 회전에 응답하여 펼쳐진 구성 및 접어진 구성에서, 각각, 여전히 활성화 및 비활성화될 수 있다.Additionally or alternatively, a non-retractable input mechanism can be used using any of the electrical and mechanical devices or implementations, or a combination thereof. In this case, the non-retractable input mechanism can still be activated and deactivated, respectively, in the unfolded and folded configuration in response to rotation of the input device portion to take a different configuration.

도 4는 컴퓨팅 디바이스를 장치(104)에 삽입하고 제거하는 것을 전체적으로 400으로 나타내고 있다. 상세하게는, 장치가 펼쳐진 구성에 있을 때, 컴퓨팅 디바이스(102)는 화살표(402)로 나타낸 바와 같이 홀더 부분(108) 내에 분리가능하게 삽입되거나 그로부터 취출될 수 있다. 이것이 일어날 수 있는 하나의 방식은 컴퓨팅 디바이스(102)를 홀더의 에지 부재(306)를 따라 그리고 킥스탠드(110)의 리딩 에지(312) 위로 슬라이딩시키는 것이다. 그에 부가하여 또는 대안적으로, 홀더 부분(108)는 컴퓨팅 디바이스가 홀더에 스냅인하고 그로부터 스냅아웃할 수 있게 하도록 구성될 수 있다.4 shows 400 as a whole the insertion and removal of the computing device into the device 104. Specifically, when the apparatus is in an unfolded configuration, computing device 102 may be removably inserted into or removed from holder portion 108 as indicated by arrow 402. One way this can happen is to slide the computing device 102 along the edge member 306 of the holder and onto the leading edge 312 of the kickstand 110. Additionally or alternatively, the holder portion 108 can be configured to allow the computing device to snap in and out of the holder.

컴퓨팅 디바이스(102)가 삽입될 때, 교차 빔 부재(304)는 하단 에지(404)를 따라 컴퓨팅 디바이스(102)를 지지하고 컴퓨팅 디바이스가 아래쪽으로 움직이지 않도록 제지한다. 에지 부재(302)는 컴퓨팅 디바이스를 대응하는 측면 에지(406)를 따라 고정시키고 횡방향 움직임을 제지할 수 있다. 리딩 에지(312)는 컴퓨팅 디바이스의 배면에서 디바이스를 지지한다. 일 실시예에서, 킥스탠드(110)와 홀더 부분(108) 사이에 형성되는 지지각은 펼쳐진 구성에서 약 90도이다. 그에 따라, 킥스탠드(110)는 컴퓨팅 디바이스(102)에 각도 지지를 제공할 수 있다.When the computing device 102 is inserted, the cross beam member 304 supports the computing device 102 along the bottom edge 404 and restrains the computing device from moving downwards. The edge member 302 can secure the computing device along the corresponding side edge 406 and deter lateral movement. The leading edge 312 supports the device at the back of the computing device. In one embodiment, the support angle formed between kickstand 110 and holder portion 108 is about 90 degrees in the deployed configuration. Accordingly, the kickstand 110 can provide angular support to the computing device 102.

도 5는 펼쳐진 구성에서 컴퓨팅 디바이스(102)가 장치에 삽입된 상태로 있는 장치(104)를 가지는 시스템의 배면도를 전체적으로 500으로 나타내고 있다. 이 도면에서, 컴퓨팅 디바이스(102)의 배면(502)이 나타내어져 있다. 유의할 점은 배면(502)이 킥스탠드 부분(110)에 의해 그리고 상세하게는 리딩 에지(312)에 의해 지지된다는 것이다. 그에 부가하여, 융기된 에지(308) 및 내부 평면 표면(310)을 가지는 킥스탠드 부분(110)의 트레이 또는 쉘 형상이 도시된 예에서 노출되어 있다. 게다가, 킥스탠드 부분(110)을 피벗 지점(210)에 부착한 것이 도시되어 있다.5 shows the overall back view of the system with the device 104 with the computing device 102 inserted into the device in an unfolded configuration as 500. In this figure, the back side 502 of the computing device 102 is shown. Note that the back side 502 is supported by the kickstand portion 110 and in particular by the leading edge 312. In addition, the tray or shell shape of the kickstand portion 110 with raised edges 308 and inner planar surfaces 310 is exposed in the illustrated example. In addition, attachment of the kickstand portion 110 to the pivot point 210 is shown.

리딩 에지(312) 상으로 연장되는 컴퓨팅 디바이스(102)의 부분이 부분 트레이 또는 쉘의 내부 내에 끼워맞춤되도록, 킥스탠드 부분의 부분 트레이 또는 쉘이 피벗 지점(210)을 통해 위쪽으로 회전할 수 있다는 것에 유의한다. 그에 부가하여, 접어진 구성을 형성하기 위해 이전에 기술된 방식으로 입력 디바이스 부분(106)(그의 일부분이 도시되어 있음)이 홀더 부분(108)과 연관된 비어 있는 내부 공간(303)(그의 일부분이 도시되어 있음)을 채우기 위해 아래쪽으로 회전될 수 있다. 이 배열에서, 쉘 커버는 디바이스의 배면(502) 상에 부착될 수 있고, 디스플레이 디바이스(103)는 입력 디바이스 부분(106)의 사용 없이 태블릿 모드에서의 상호작용을 위해 전면 상에 노출될 수 있다. 물론, 컴퓨팅 디바이스가 이동되고 있고 그리고/또는 사용되고 있지 않을 때 등에, 컴퓨팅 디바이스(102)는 또한 장치(104)로부터 분리되고, 회전되며, 디스플레이 디바이스(103)의 보호를 위해 디스플레이 디바이스와 함께 먼저 쉘 커버 내로 삽입될 수 있다.The partial tray or shell of the kickstand portion can rotate upwards through pivot point 210 such that the portion of computing device 102 extending onto leading edge 312 fits within the interior of the partial tray or shell. Note that. In addition, to form a folded configuration, the input device portion 106 (a portion of which is shown) in the manner previously described has an empty interior space 303 (a portion of which is associated with the holder portion 108) Can be rotated downward to fill). In this arrangement, a shell cover can be attached on the back 502 of the device, and the display device 103 can be exposed on the front for interaction in tablet mode without the use of the input device portion 106. . Of course, when the computing device is being moved and / or not being used, the computing device 102 is also detached from the device 104, rotated, and first shelled with the display device for protection of the display device 103 It can be inserted into the cover.

도 6은 컴퓨팅 디바이스(102)를 보호하기 위해 장치(104)를 커버로서 사용하는 것의 도면(602 및 604)을 전체적으로 600으로 나타내고 있다. 살펴본 바와 같이, 접어진 구성에서의 장치는, 예시된 바와 같이, 입력 디바이스 부분, 홀더 부분, 및 킥스탠드 부분이 모두 접히는 것에 의해 형성되는 실질적으로 편평한 외부 표면(606)을 가지는 쉘 커버를 형성할 수 있다. 도면(602)에서, 접어진 구성에서의 장치(104)는 컴퓨팅 디바이스(102) 상에 끼워맞춤되는 것으로 도시되어 있다. 대안적으로, 컴퓨팅 디바이스(102)가 장치(104)에 의해 형성되는 쉘 커버의 캐비티 내에 삽입될 수 있다. 키보드의 키 및/또는 입력 디바이스의 다른 기계적 특징이 편평한 외부 표면(606)에 대해 나타내고 이전에 논의된 바와 같이 접어진 구성에서는 후퇴할 수 있다. 도면(604)은 컴퓨팅 디바이스(102)가 수용되는 쉘 커버에 대한 실질적으로 편평한 내부 표면(608)을 나타내는 도면(602)의 반전된 도면이다. 여기서, 입력 디바이스 부분, 홀더 부분, 및 킥스탠드 부분은 편평한 내부 표면(608)을 형성하기 위해 공통의 평면에 정렬된다.FIG. 6 shows 600 as a whole the drawings 602 and 604 of using apparatus 104 as a cover to protect computing device 102. As noted, the device in the folded configuration, as illustrated, will form a shell cover having a substantially flat outer surface 606 formed by folding of the input device portion, holder portion, and kickstand portion. You can. In the drawing 602, the apparatus 104 in the collapsed configuration is shown to fit on the computing device 102. Alternatively, computing device 102 can be inserted into a cavity of a shell cover formed by apparatus 104. The keys of the keyboard and / or other mechanical features of the input device are shown with respect to the flat outer surface 606 and can be retracted in the collapsed configuration as previously discussed. Drawing 604 is an inverted view of drawing 602 showing a substantially flat inner surface 608 for a shell cover in which computing device 102 is housed. Here, the input device portion, holder portion, and kickstand portion are aligned to a common plane to form a flat inner surface 608.

도 7은 펼쳐진 구성에서 컴퓨팅 디바이스(102)가 장치에 삽입된 상태로 있는 장치(104)를 가지는 예시적인 구현에서의 시스템의 측면도를 전체적으로 700으로 나타내고 있다. 도시된 구현에서, 킥스탠드 부분(110)은 피벗 지점(210)을 통해 홀더 부분(108)에 대해 약 90도의 지지각으로 회전된다. 하나의 접근법에서, 킥스탠드 부분(110) 및 홀더 부분(108) 둘 다는 702에 도시된 바와 같이 지지각을 형성하기 위해 만나도록 구성되어 있는 베벨 에지(beveled edge)를 가질 수 있다. 예를 들어, 에지 부재(302)와 정렬되는 리딩 에지의 적어도 일부분이 베벨링될 수 있다. 마찬가지로, 에지 부재(302)의 단부 또는 홀더의 립(306)은, 베벨들이 지정된 지지각을 형성하기 위해 펼쳐진 구성에서 서로 결합하도록, 상보적 베벨을 가질 수 있다. 펼쳐진 구성에서 베벨 에지들의 결합은 컴퓨팅 디바이스 및 장치 자체를 지지하기 위한 자기-지지 지지 구조물(self-supporting support structure)을 생성한다. 90도 지지각에 대해, 대향하는 에지들에 대해 45도 베벨이 이용될 수 있다. 약 90도의 각도가 도시되어 있지만, 일부 시나리오에서 다른 지지각이 사용될 수 있다. 대향하는 베벨들은, 함께 회전될 때, 과회전(over-rotation)을 방지하고 장치(104)에 대한 지지 구조물을 생성한다. 일 구현에서, 대향하는 베벨들을 서로 결합시키고 그로써 닫힘을 분리시키고 장치를 접기 위해 가해지는 힘의 양을 증가시키기 위해 자력 닫힘 디바이스(magnetic closure device), 스프링 핀(spring pin), 후크 앤드 루프 패스너(hook and loop fastener) 등과 같은 체결 메커니즘이 이용될 수 있다. 이것은 장치가 예상치 않게 그리고/또는 비교적 작은 가해진 힘의 영향 하에서 접히는 것을 방지할 수 있다.7 shows a side view of the system as a whole 700 in an exemplary implementation with the device 104 with the computing device 102 inserted into the device in the deployed configuration. In the illustrated implementation, the kickstand portion 110 is rotated through the pivot point 210 with a support angle of about 90 degrees relative to the holder portion 108. In one approach, both kickstand portion 110 and holder portion 108 may have a beveled edge configured to meet to form a support angle, as shown at 702. For example, at least a portion of the leading edge aligned with the edge member 302 can be beveled. Likewise, the end of the edge member 302 or the lip 306 of the holder may have complementary bevels, such that the bevels engage with each other in a deployed configuration to form a specified support angle. The combination of bevel edges in the unfolded configuration creates a self-supporting support structure for supporting the computing device and the device itself. For a 90 degree support angle, a 45 degree bevel can be used for opposing edges. Although an angle of about 90 degrees is shown, other support angles may be used in some scenarios. The opposing bevels, when rotated together, prevent over-rotation and create a support structure for the device 104. In one implementation, magnetic closure devices, spring pins, hook and loop fasteners (magnetic closure devices) are used to couple opposing bevels to each other and thereby increase the amount of force applied to separate the closure and fold the device. Fastening mechanisms such as hook and loop fasteners may be used. This can prevent the device from folding unexpectedly and / or under the influence of a relatively small applied force.

도 7의 예는 그에 부가하여 컴퓨팅 디바이스(102) 및 홀더 부분(108)이 킥스탠드 부분(110)에 의해 입력 디바이스 부분(106) 및/또는 장치가 놓여 있는 표면에 대해 약 138.18도의 보는 각도로 지지되는 것으로 나타내고 있다. 다시 말하지만, 상이한 배열이 상이한 사용 시나리오에 대한 상이한 지지각 및 보는 각도를 달성할 수 있다. 그에 부가하여, 장치는 킥스탠드 부분(110)이 다수의 "펼쳐진" 위치들을 취하고 그로써 다수의 보기 옵션을 생성할 수 있는 다수의 상이한 보기 모드를 지원할 수 있다. 예를 들어, 킥스탠드 부분(110)은 홀더 부분(108) 및 컴퓨팅 디바이스(102)를 90도 내지 180도의 범위에 있는 보는 각도를 위해 다수의 상이한 지지 위치들에서 지지하도록 구성될 수 있다.The example of FIG. 7 additionally allows the computing device 102 and holder portion 108 to be viewed at a viewing angle of about 138.18 degrees relative to the surface on which the input device portion 106 and / or the device is placed by the kickstand portion 110. It is shown to be supported. Again, different arrangements can achieve different support and viewing angles for different usage scenarios. In addition, the device can support a number of different viewing modes, where the kickstand portion 110 can take multiple “unfolded” positions and thereby create multiple viewing options. For example, the kickstand portion 110 can be configured to support the holder portion 108 and the computing device 102 at a number of different support positions for viewing angles ranging from 90 degrees to 180 degrees.

곡면 또는 컵 형상, 또는 "L자" 형상과 같은 임의의 적절한 형상이 디바이스를 단단히(또는 어떤 경우에, 느슨하게) 보유하기 위해 지지되는 디바이스의 하단 에지 상으로 약간 연장되도록 설계될 수 있고, 열린 위치 및 닫힌 위치 중 어느 하나 또는 둘 다에 있을 때 디바이스가 홀더 부분(108)으로부터 뒤집힐 가능성이 보다 적게 만들 수 있다.Any suitable shape, such as a curved or cup-shaped, or “L-shaped” shape, can be designed to extend slightly over the bottom edge of the supported device to hold the device firmly (or in some cases, loosely) and open position And the device is less likely to flip from the holder portion 108 when in either or both of the closed positions.

도 7의 측면도는 그에 부가하여 교차 빔 부재(304)를 곡면 또는 컵 형상을 가지는 것으로 나타내고 있다. 곡면 또는 컵 형상(또는 "L자" 형상과 같은 임의의 적절한 형상)이 디바이스를 단단히(또는 어떤 경우에, 느슨하게) 보유하기 위해 지지되는 디바이스의 하단 에지 상으로 약간 연장되도록 설계될 수 있고, 열린 위치 및 닫힌 위치 중 어느 하나 또는 둘 다에 있을 때 디바이스가 홀더 부분(108)으로부터 뒤집힐 가능성이 보다 적게 만들 수 있다.In addition, the side view of FIG. 7 shows that the cross beam member 304 has a curved surface or a cup shape. A curved or cup-shaped (or any suitable shape, such as a “L-shaped” shape) can be designed to extend slightly over the bottom edge of the supported device to hold the device tightly (or in some cases, loosely) and open It can make the device less likely to flip from the holder portion 108 when in either or both of the closed and closed positions.

비록 도시되어 있지는 않지만, 교차 빔 부재(304)는 장치 내에 삽입될 때 컴퓨팅 디바이스(102)에의 통신 및 물리적 결합(예컨대, 유선 연결)을 생성하도록 설계된 연결 인터페이스(예컨대, 다중 핀 슬롯, 어댑터, 또는 다른 커넥터)를 포함할 수 있다. 연결 인터페이스는 컴퓨팅 디바이스(102)의 상보적 인터페이스 또는 커넥터와 결합하도록 구성될 수 있다. 연결 인터페이스 부분은 그에 부가하여 입력 디바이스 부분(106)에의 통신 및 물리적 결합을 생성할 수 있다. 그에 따라, 데이터, 입력, 명령, 메시지, 컴포넌트의 배터리 또는 전원 사이의 전력 등이 컴퓨팅 디바이스(102)와 입력 디바이스 부분(106) 사이에서 연결 인터페이스를 통해 교환될 수 있다. 유선 연결에 부가하여 또는 그 대신에, 무선 연결이 또한 이용될 수 있다.Although not shown, the cross beam member 304 is a connection interface (eg, a multi-pin slot, adapter, or) designed to create a communication and physical connection (eg, a wired connection) to the computing device 102 when inserted into the apparatus. Other connectors). The connection interface can be configured to engage a complementary interface or connector of the computing device 102. The connection interface portion may additionally create communication and physical coupling to the input device portion 106. Accordingly, data, inputs, commands, messages, power between the battery of the component or power, etc., may be exchanged between the computing device 102 and the input device portion 106 via a connection interface. In addition to or instead of a wired connection, a wireless connection can also be used.

도 8은 킥스탠드 부분(110)이 접어져 있고 입력 디바이스 부분이 입력 위치에 배열되어 있는(예컨대, 홀더 부분(108)으로부터 연장되어 있음) 상태의 예시적인 장치의 상면도(802) 및 측면도(804)를 보여주는 예시적인 구현을 전체적으로 800으로 나타내고 있다. 이 예에서, 킥스탠드 부분(110) 및 홀더 부분(108)과 연관된 베벨 에지 부분(806)이 보인다. 킥스탠드 부분(110)이 접어지고 공통의 평면에서 홀더 부분과 일직선으로 배열되어 있는 경우, 베벨 에지 부분(806)으로 인해, 킥스탠드 부분(110)이 홀더 부분(108)에 부착되는 피벗 지점에 갭(808) 또는 노치가 형성된다. 킥스탠드 부분(110)이 지지 위치로 회전될 때, 갭(808)이 지지각을 형성하기 위해 서로 가까워지고 그로써 이전에 기술된 방식으로 보는 각도를 정의한다. 펼쳐진 구성에서 베벨 에지 부분들(806)의 결합은 컴퓨팅 디바이스 및 장치 자체를 지지하기 위한 자기-지지 지지 구조물을 생성한다.8 is a top view 802 and a side view of an exemplary apparatus with the kickstand portion 110 folded and the input device portion arranged in an input position (eg, extending from the holder portion 108). 804) is shown as 800 as a whole. In this example, a bevel edge portion 806 associated with kickstand portion 110 and holder portion 108 is visible. When the kickstand portion 110 is folded and arranged in a straight line with the holder portion in a common plane, due to the bevel edge portion 806, the kickstand portion 110 is at a pivot point attached to the holder portion 108. A gap 808 or notch is formed. When the kickstand portion 110 is rotated to the support position, the gaps 808 come close to each other to form the support angle and thereby define the viewing angle in the manner previously described. The combination of bevel edge portions 806 in the unfolded configuration creates a self-supporting support structure for supporting the computing device and the apparatus itself.

예를 들어, 도 9는 도 8과 관련하여 기술되는 베벨 에지 부분(806) 및 갭(808)의 확대도를 전체적으로 900으로 나타내고 있다. 상세하게는, 장치(104)의 접어진 구성에 대응하는 예시적인 피벗 지점(210)의 확대도(902)가 도시되어 있다. 살펴본 바와 같이, 피벗 지점(210)은 힌지, 핀, 스냅인 연결, 스프링 메커니즘, 및 회전가능 연결을 확립하는 데 적당한 다른 디바이스를 사용하는 것과 같은 다양한 방식으로 구현될 수 있다. 도시된 예에서, 피벗 지점(210)은 홀더 부분(108) 상의 상보적 돌출부(예컨대, 원통형 돌출부)에 끼워맞춤되는 킥스탠드 부분(110)과 연관된 원형 함몰부(indent) 또는 구멍에 의해 형성되고 돌출부의 중심축을 중심으로 회전할 수 있다. 당연히, 돌출부가 킥스탠드 부분(110) 상에 배치되고 상보적 원형 함몰부 또는 구멍이 홀더 부분(108) 상에 배치되도록 배열이 반전될 수 있다. 더욱이, 대안적으로 다양한 다른 힌지 및 연결부가 이용될 수 있다.For example, FIG. 9 shows an enlarged view of the bevel edge portion 806 and gap 808 described in connection with FIG. 8 as a whole at 900. In particular, an enlarged view 902 of an exemplary pivot point 210 corresponding to the folded configuration of the device 104 is shown. As noted, pivot point 210 can be implemented in a variety of ways, such as using hinges, pins, snap-in connections, spring mechanisms, and other devices suitable for establishing rotatable connections. In the illustrated example, pivot point 210 is formed by a circular indent or hole associated with kickstand portion 110 that fits a complementary protrusion (eg, cylindrical protrusion) on holder portion 108 and It can rotate around the central axis of the protrusion. Naturally, the arrangement can be reversed such that the protrusions are disposed on the kickstand portion 110 and the complementary circular depressions or holes are placed on the holder portion 108. Moreover, various other hinges and connections can alternatively be used.

확대도(902)에서, 피벗 지점(210)이 킥스탠드 부분(110)을 공통의 평면에서 홀더 부분(108)과 일직선으로 배치하도록 배열된다. 그에 부가하여 입력 디바이스 부분(106)이 이 도면에서 이전에 논의된 바와 같이 쉘 커버에 대한 실질적으로 편평한 내부 표면(608)을 형성하기 위해 홀더 부분(108)의 비어 있는 내부 공간(303) 내로 회전되는 것으로 보인다. 홀더 부분(108)과 킥스탠드 부분(110)에 대한 대향하는 베벨 에지 부분(806)이 또한 대응하는 갭(808)과 함께 나타내어져 있다.In the enlarged view 902, the pivot point 210 is arranged to place the kickstand portion 110 in alignment with the holder portion 108 in a common plane. In addition, input device portion 106 rotates into empty interior space 303 of holder portion 108 to form a substantially flat inner surface 608 for the shell cover as previously discussed in this figure. It seems to be. Opposing bevel edge portions 806 to holder portion 108 and kickstand portion 110 are also shown with corresponding gaps 808.

예시적인 피벗 지점(210)의 확대도(904)는 장치(104)의 펼쳐진 구성에 대응한다. 확대도(904)에서, 피벗 지점(210)은 킥스탠드 부분(110)을 홀더 부분(108)에 대해 지정된 지지각으로 지지 위치에 배치하도록 배열되어 있다. 여기서, 이전에 논의된 바와 같이 자기-지지 구조물을 형성하기 위해 베벨 에지 부분들(806)은 서로 결합되고 갭이 906에 도시된 바와 같이 닫혀진다.An enlarged view 904 of the exemplary pivot point 210 corresponds to the unfolded configuration of the device 104. In an enlarged view 904, pivot point 210 is arranged to place kickstand portion 110 in a support position at a designated support angle relative to holder portion 108. Here, the bevel edge portions 806 are joined together and the gap is closed as shown at 906 to form a self-supporting structure as previously discussed.

도 10은 예시적인 피벗 지점(210)의 다른 확대도(1002)를 전체적으로 1000으로 나타내고 있다. 확대도(1002)에서, 예시적인 피벗 지점(210)은 이전에 논의된 바와 같이 원통형 돌출부(1006)에 끼워맞춤되는 원형 함몰부 또는 구멍(1004)으로 형성되는 것으로 나타내어져 있다. 당연히, 비슷한 피벗 지점(210)이 역시 도 2에 나타낸 바와 같이 장치(104)의 대향하는 측면 상에 형성될 수 있다. 가요성 힌지의 사용과 같은, 각종의 다른 메커니즘이 또한 생각되고 있다.FIG. 10 shows another enlarged view 1002 of an exemplary pivot point 210 as a whole. In the enlarged view 1002, the exemplary pivot point 210 is shown as being formed by a circular depression or hole 1004 that fits into the cylindrical protrusion 1006 as previously discussed. Naturally, similar pivot points 210 may also be formed on opposite sides of the device 104 as shown in FIG. 2. Various other mechanisms are also contemplated, such as the use of flexible hinges.

그에 부가하여, 확대도(1002)는 베벨 에지(806)와 관련하여 체결 메커니즘(1008)을 사용하는 것을 나타내고 있다. 살펴본 바와 같이, 대향하는 베벨들을 서로 단단히 결합시키고 그로써 닫힘을 열고(분리시키고) 장치를 접기 위해 가해지는 힘의 양을 증가시키기 위해 체결 메커니즘(1008)이 이용된다. 도시된 예에서, 체결 메커니즘(1008)은 베벨을 홀더 디바이스의 대응하는 베벨에 자기적으로 결합시킬 수 있는 킥스탠드 부분(110)의 베벨 내에 매립된 자력 닫힘 디바이스로서 구성되어 있다. 이전에 살펴본 바와 같이, 다른 유형의 체결 메커니즘(1008)이 생각되고 있다. 게다가, 하나 이상의 구현에서 체결 메커니즘(1008)의 사용이 완전히 생략될 수 있다.In addition, enlarged view 1002 shows the use of a fastening mechanism 1008 with respect to bevel edge 806. As noted, the fastening mechanism 1008 is used to firmly couple the opposing bevels to each other and thereby to open (separate) the closure and increase the amount of force applied to fold the device. In the illustrated example, the fastening mechanism 1008 is configured as a magnetic closing device embedded within the bevel of the kickstand portion 110 that can magnetically couple the bevel to the corresponding bevel of the holder device. As discussed previously, other types of fastening mechanisms 1008 are contemplated. Moreover, the use of the fastening mechanism 1008 in one or more implementations may be omitted entirely.

도 11은 하나 이상의 구현에서 입력 디바이스 부분(106)을 홀더 부분(108)에 고정시키기 위해 이용될 수 있는 예시적인 피벗 지점(208)의 확대도(1102)를 전체적으로 1100으로 나타내고 있다. 피벗 지점(208)은 입력 디바이스 부분(106)의 홀더 부분(108)에의 회전가능 부착을 확립하기 위해 다양한 방식으로 구현될 수 있다. 그에 부가하여, 피벗 지점(208)은 장치(104)의 상이한 상호작용 시나리오 및 구성에 대해 입력 디바이스 부분(106)이 분리되고 홀더 부분(108)에 재부착될 수 있도록 하는 분리가능 부착을 가능하게 하도록 구성될 수 있다. 하나 이상의 구현에서, 입력 디바이스 부분(106)이 또한 거꾸로 부착될 수 있다. 예를 들어, 키보드의 키 측면이 펼쳐진 구성에서 디바이스와의 상호작용을 위해 바깥쪽을 향하도록 입력 디바이스 부분이 부착될 수 있다. 이어서, 키보드가 분리되고 키 측면이 아래쪽으로 향한 채로 재부착될 수 있으며, 따라서 본원에 기술되는 접어진 구성이 취해질 때 키가 쉘 커버의 내부 쪽으로 위치되게 된다. 이 배열에서, 입력 디바이스 부분(106)의 키 및/또는 다른 입력 기능이 또한 보호되고 기능이 비활성화되어 접근가능하지 않으며, 이는 무의식 중에 한, 의도하지 않은 입력이 일어나는 것을 방지한다.11 shows an enlarged view 1102 of an exemplary pivot point 208 that can be used to secure the input device portion 106 to the holder portion 108 in one or more implementations, as a whole, 1100. The pivot point 208 can be implemented in a variety of ways to establish a rotatable attachment of the input device portion 106 to the holder portion 108. In addition, pivot point 208 enables detachable attachment to allow input device portion 106 to be detached and reattached to holder portion 108 for different interaction scenarios and configurations of apparatus 104. It can be configured to. In one or more implementations, input device portion 106 may also be attached upside down. For example, the input device portion may be attached to face outward for interaction with the device in a configuration where the key side of the keyboard is unfolded. Subsequently, the keyboard can be detached and reattached with the key side facing down, so that when the folded configuration described herein is taken, the key is positioned towards the inside of the shell cover. In this arrangement, keys and / or other input functions of the input device portion 106 are also protected and the functions are disabled and not accessible, which prevents unintentional, unintended input from occurring.

도 11에 도시된 예에서, 피벗 지점(208)이 홀더 부분(108)의 상보적 구멍(1106) 내로 수용되는 입력 디바이스 부분(106)의 에지에 배치된 스프링 장착 핀(spring loaded pin)(1104)을 사용하여 형성된다. 당연히, 비슷한 피벗 지점(208)이 도 2에 나타낸 바와 같이 장치(104)의 2개의 대향하는 측면 상에 형성될 수 있다. 스프링 장착 핀(1104)은 입력 디바이스 부분(106)을 홀더 부분(108)에 분리가능하게 그리고/또는 거꾸로 부착하기 위해 대응하는 구멍을 스냅인 및 스냅아웃하도록 구성될 수 있다. 가요성 힌지의 사용과 같은, 각종의 다른 메커니즘이 또한 생각되고 있다.In the example shown in FIG. 11, a spring loaded pin 1104 disposed at the edge of the input device portion 106 where the pivot point 208 is received into the complementary hole 1106 of the holder portion 108. ). Naturally, similar pivot points 208 can be formed on two opposing sides of the device 104 as shown in FIG. 2. The spring-loaded pin 1104 may be configured to snap in and out corresponding holes to detachably and / or attach the input device portion 106 to the holder portion 108. Various other mechanisms are also contemplated, such as the use of flexible hinges.

예시적인 컴퓨팅 디바이스Exemplary computing device

도 12는 본원에 기술되는 커버 기법의 실시예들을 구현하기 위해 도 1 내지 도 11을 참조하여 기술된 것과 같은 임의의 유형의 휴대용 및/또는 컴퓨터 디바이스로서 구현될 수 있는 예시적인 디바이스(1200)의 다양한 컴포넌트들을 나타내고 있다. 디바이스(1200)는 디바이스 데이터(1204)(예컨대, 수신된 데이터, 수신되고 있는 데이터, 브로드캐스트하기로 예정된 데이터, 데이터의 데이터 패킷들 등)의 유선 및/또는 무선 통신을 가능하게 하는 통신 디바이스(1202)를 포함한다. 디바이스 데이터(1204) 또는 다른 디바이스 콘텐츠는 디바이스의 구성 설정, 디바이스 상에 저장된 미디어 콘텐츠, 및/또는 디바이스의 사용자와 연관된 정보를 포함할 수 있다. 디바이스(1200) 상에 저장된 미디어 콘텐츠는 임의의 유형의 오디오, 비디오, 및/또는 영상 데이터를 포함할 수 있다. 디바이스(1200)는 하나 이상의 데이터 입력들(1206)을 포함하고, 그를 통해 사용자 선택 가능 입력, 메시지, 음악, 텔레비전 미디어 콘텐츠, 녹화된 비디오 콘텐츠, 및 임의의 콘텐츠 및/또는 데이터 소스로부터 수신된 임의의 다른 유형의 오디오, 비디오, 및/또는 영상 데이터와 같은 임의의 유형의 데이터, 미디어 콘텐츠, 및/또는 입력들이 수신될 수 있다.12 is an illustration of an exemplary device 1200 that can be implemented as any type of portable and / or computer device as described with reference to FIGS. 1-11 to implement embodiments of the cover technique described herein. It shows various components. The device 1200 is a communication device that enables wired and / or wireless communication of device data 1204 (eg, received data, data being received, data scheduled to be broadcast, data packets of data, etc.). 1202). Device data 1204 or other device content may include configuration settings of the device, media content stored on the device, and / or information associated with a user of the device. Media content stored on device 1200 may include any type of audio, video, and / or video data. Device 1200 includes one or more data inputs 1206 through which user selectable inputs, messages, music, television media content, recorded video content, and any content and / or any received from a data source Any type of data, media content, and / or inputs, such as other types of audio, video, and / or video data, may be received.

디바이스(1200)는 또한 직렬 및/또는 병렬 인터페이스, 무선 인터페이스, 임의의 유형의 네트워크 인터페이스, 모뎀 중 임의의 하나 이상으로서 그리고 임의의 다른 유형의 통신 인터페이스로서 구현될 수 있는 통신 인터페이스(1208)를 포함한다. 통신 인터페이스(1208)는 디바이스(1200)와 통신 네트워크 사이의 연결 및/또는 통신 링크를 제공하고, 그에 의해 다른 전자, 컴퓨팅, 및 통신 디바이스가 디바이스(1200)와 데이터를 주고받는다.Device 1200 also includes a communication interface 1208 that can be implemented as a serial and / or parallel interface, a wireless interface, any type of network interface, any one or more of a modem, and any other type of communication interface. do. The communication interface 1208 provides a connection and / or communication link between the device 1200 and a communication network, whereby other electronic, computing, and communication devices exchange data with the device 1200.

디바이스(1200)는 디바이스(1200)의 동작을 제어하기 위해 그리고 터치 풀인 제스처(touch pull-in gesture)의 실시예를 구현하기 위해 다양한 컴퓨터 실행가능 명령어들을 처리하는 하나 이상의 프로세서(1210)(예컨대, 마이크로프로세서, 제어기, 기타 중 임의의 것)을 포함한다. 대안적으로 또는 그에 부가하여, 디바이스(1200)는 1212로 전체적으로 나타낸 처리 및 제어 회로와 관련하여 구현되는 하드웨어, 펌웨어, 또는 고정 논리 회로(fixed logic circuitry) 중 임의의 것 또는 그 조합으로 구현될 수 있다. 비록 도시되어 있지는 않지만, 디바이스(1200)는 디바이스 내의 다양한 컴포넌트들을 연결시키는 시스템 버스 또는 데이터 전송 시스템을 포함할 수 있다. 시스템 버스는 각종의 버스 아키텍처들 중 임의의 것을 이용하는 메모리 버스 또는 메모리 제어기, 주변기기 버스, USB(universal serial bus), 및/또는 프로세서 또는 로컬 버스와 같은, 상이한 버스 구조들 중 임의의 것 또는 그의 임의의 조합을 포함할 수 있다.Device 1200 is one or more processors 1210 (eg, for processing various computer-executable instructions to control the operation of device 1200 and to implement an embodiment of a touch pull-in gesture) Microprocessors, controllers, and others). Alternatively or in addition, the device 1200 may be implemented with any of hardware, firmware, or fixed logic circuitry, or combinations thereof, implemented in connection with the processing and control circuitry collectively indicated by 1212. have. Although not shown, the device 1200 may include a system bus or data transmission system that connects various components within the device. The system bus is any of a variety of different bus structures, such as a memory bus or memory controller, peripheral bus, universal serial bus (USB), and / or processor or local bus that utilizes any of a variety of bus architectures, or any thereof It may include a combination of.

디바이스(1200)는 또한 하나 이상의 메모리 컴포넌트 - 그의 예는 RAM(random access memory), 비휘발성 메모리[예컨대, ROM(read-only memory), 플래시 메모리, EPROM, EEPROM, 기타 중 임의의 하나 이상], 및 디스크 저장 디바이스를 포함함 - 과 같은 컴퓨터 판독가능 매체(1214)를 포함한다. 디스크 저장 디바이스는 하드 디스크 드라이브, 기록가능(recordable) 및/또는 재기입가능(rewriteable) CD(compact disc), 임의의 유형의 DVD(digital versatile disc) 등과 같은, 임의의 유형의 자기 또는 광 저장 디바이스로서 구현될 수 있다. 디바이스(1200)는 또한 대용량 저장 매체 디바이스(1216)를 포함할 수 있다.Device 1200 may also include one or more memory components, examples of which include random access memory (RAM), non-volatile memory (eg, one or more of read-only memory (ROM), flash memory, EPROM, EEPROM, etc.), And a disk storage device-computer readable medium 1214. A disc storage device is any type of magnetic or optical storage device, such as a hard disk drive, recordable and / or rewriteable compact disc (CD), any type of digital versatile disc (DVD), or the like. Can be implemented as Device 1200 may also include mass storage media device 1216.

컴퓨터 판독가능 매체(1214)는 디바이스 데이터(1204)는 물론, 다양한 디바이스 애플리케이션(1218) 및 디바이스(1200)의 동작 측면들에 관련된 임의의 다른 유형의 정보 및/또는 데이터를 저장하는 데이터 저장 메커니즘을 제공한다. 예를 들어, 운영 체제(1220)는 컴퓨터 판독가능 매체(1214)에 컴퓨터 애플리케이션으로서 유지되고 프로세서(1210) 상에서 실행될 수 있다. 디바이스 애플리케이션(1218)은 디바이스 관리자(device manager)(예컨대, 제어 애플리케이션, 소프트웨어 애플리케이션, 신호 처리 및 제어 모듈, 특정의 디바이스에 고유한 코드, 특정의 디바이스에 대한 하드웨어 추상화 계층(hardware abstraction layer) 등)를 포함할 수 있다. 디바이스 애플리케이션(1218)은 또한 본원에 기술되는 제스처 기법의 실시예들을 구현하는 임의의 시스템 컴포넌트 또는 모듈을 포함한다. 이 예에서, 디바이스 애플리케이션(1218)은 소프트웨어 모듈 및/또는 컴퓨터 애플리케이션으로서 도시되어 있는 (입력 모듈(114)과 동일하거나 상이할 수 있는) 인터페이스 애플리케이션(1222) 및 입력 모듈(1224)을 포함한다. 입력 모듈(1224)은, 터치스크린, 트랙 패드, 카메라 등과 같은, 입력을 포착하도록 구성된 디바이스와의 인터페이스를 제공하는 데 사용되는 소프트웨어를 나타낸다. 대안적으로 또는 그에 부가하여, 인터페이스 애플리케이션(1222) 및 입력 모듈(1224)은 하드웨어, 소프트웨어, 펌웨어, 또는 이들의 임의의 조합으로서 구현될 수 있다. 그에 부가하여, 입력 모듈(1224)은, 터치 입력 및 스타일러스 입력을 포착하는 개별 디바이스와 같은, 다수의 입력 디바이스를, 각각, 지원하도록 구성될 수 있다. 예를 들어, 디바이스는 하나의 디스플레이 디바이스는 터치 입력을 포착하도록 구성되어 있는 반면 다른 디스플레이 디바이스는 스타일러스 입력을 포착하도록 구성되어 있는 듀얼 디스플레이 디바이스를 포함하도록 구성될 수 있다.The computer-readable medium 1214 stores a data storage mechanism that stores device data 1204 as well as any other type of information and / or data related to various device applications 1218 and operational aspects of the device 1200. to provide. For example, operating system 1220 can be maintained as a computer application on computer readable medium 1214 and can be executed on processor 1210. The device application 1218 is a device manager (eg, a control application, a software application, a signal processing and control module, code specific to a specific device, a hardware abstraction layer for a specific device, etc.) It may include. Device application 1218 also includes any system component or module that implements embodiments of the gesture technique described herein. In this example, the device application 1218 includes an interface application 1222 and an input module 1224 (which may be the same or different from the input module 114) shown as software modules and / or computer applications. The input module 1224 represents software used to provide an interface with a device configured to capture input, such as a touch screen, track pad, camera, and the like. Alternatively or in addition, the interface application 1222 and input module 1224 can be implemented as hardware, software, firmware, or any combination thereof. In addition, input module 1224 may be configured to support multiple input devices, respectively, such as separate devices that capture touch input and stylus input. For example, the device may be configured to include a dual display device in which one display device is configured to capture touch input while the other display device is configured to capture stylus input.

디바이스(1200)는 또한 오디오 데이터를 오디오 시스템(1228)에 제공하고 그리고/또는 비디오 데이터를 디스플레이 시스템(1230)에 제공하는 오디오 및/또는 비디오 입출력 시스템(1226)을 포함한다. 오디오 시스템(1228) 및/또는 디스플레이 시스템(1230)은 오디오, 비디오, 및 영상 데이터를 처리하고, 디스플레이하며 그리고/또는 다른 방식으로 렌더링하는 임의의 디바이스를 포함할 수 있다. 비디오 신호 및 오디오 신호는 디바이스(1200)로부터 RF(radio frequency) 링크, S-비디오(S-video) 링크, 컴포지트 비디오(composite video) 링크, 컴포넌트 비디오(component video) 링크, DVI(digital video interface), 아날로그 오디오 연결, 또는 기타 유사한 통신 링크를 통해 오디오 디바이스로 및/또는 디스플레이 디바이스로 전달될 수 있다. 일 실시예에서, 오디오 시스템(1228) 및/또는 디스플레이 시스템(1230)은 디바이스(1200)에 대한 외부 컴포넌트로서 구현된다. 다른 대안으로서, 오디오 시스템(1228) 및/또는 디스플레이 시스템(1230)은 예시적인 디바이스(1200)의 통합된 컴포넌트로서 구현된다.Device 1200 also includes an audio and / or video input / output system 1226 that provides audio data to audio system 1228 and / or video data to display system 1230. The audio system 1228 and / or display system 1230 may include any device that processes, displays, and / or renders audio, video, and image data. The video signal and audio signal are radio frequency (RF) link, S-video link, composite video link, component video link, and digital video interface (DVI) from the device 1200. , Through an analog audio connection, or other similar communication link, to the audio device and / or to the display device. In one embodiment, audio system 1228 and / or display system 1230 are implemented as external components to device 1200. As another alternative, audio system 1228 and / or display system 1230 is implemented as an integrated component of example device 1200.

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예시적인 구현이 구조적 특징들 및/또는 방법적 동작들과 관련하여 기술되어 있지만, 첨부된 청구범위에 한정된 구현이 기술된 구체적인 특징들 또는 동작들로 꼭 제한되는 것은 아니라는 것을 잘 알 것이다. 오히려, 구체적인 특징들 및 동작들은 청구된 특징들을 구현하는 예시적인 형태들로서 개시되어 있다.While the example implementation is described in terms of structural features and / or methodic operations, it will be appreciated that the implementation defined in the appended claims is not necessarily limited to the specific features or operations described. Rather, specific features and acts are disclosed as example forms of implementing the claimed features.

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장치에 있어서,
슬레이트 폼 팩터(slate form factor)를 가지는 컴퓨팅 디바이스를 지지하기 위해 상기 컴퓨팅 디바이스를 에지 부재(edge member)들 사이에 수용하도록 구성된 홀더 부분(holder portion)과;
상기 홀더 부분에 회전가능하게 고정되는 입력 디바이스 부분 및 킥스탠드 부분(kickstand portion)을 포함하고, 상기 킥스탠드 부분은 내부 평면 표면을 둘러싸는 3개의 측면에 융기된 에지(raised edge)를 가지는 부분 트레이(partial tray)로서 구성되고, 상기 입력 디바이스 부분 및 상기 킥스탠드 부분은 상기 장치가,
상기 홀더 부분은 상기 컴퓨팅 디바이스가 상기 홀더 부분 내에 수용될 때 상기 컴퓨팅 디바이스의 디스플레이 디바이스를 보기 위한 보는 각도(viewing angle)로 배치되고; 상기 킥스탠드 부분은, 상기 킥스탠드 부분이 상기 홀더 부분 및 컴퓨팅 디바이스를 상기 보는 각도로 지지하게 배열되도록, 상기 컴퓨팅 디바이스를 수용하도록 구성된 상기 홀더 부분의 전면의 반대쪽에 있는 상기 홀더 부분의 배면에 있는 지지 위치로 회전되며; 상기 입력 디바이스 부분은, 상기 입력 디바이스 부분이 표면 상에 놓여질 때 입력 디바이스 부분이 상기 디스플레이 디바이스의 전방에서 편평하게 있게 배열되도록, 상기 컴퓨팅 디바이스를 수용하도록 구성된 상기 홀더 부분의 상기 전면으로부터 바깥쪽으로 연장되는 입력 위치로 회전되는, 펼쳐진 구성(open configuration); 및
상기 컴퓨팅 디바이스의 형상에 대응하는 상기 컴퓨팅 디바이스 보호를 위한 쉘 커버(shell cover)를 형성하기 위해 상기 홀더 부분, 입력 디바이스 부분, 및 킥스탠드 부분이 공통의 평면에 정렬되어 있는, 접어진 구성(collapsed configuration)
을 취하게 구성되도록 상기 홀더 부분 위치에 대해 회전하도록 구성되어 있는 것인, 장치.In the device,
A holder portion configured to receive the computing device between edge members to support a computing device having a slate form factor;
A partial tray comprising an input device portion and a kickstand portion rotatably fixed to the holder portion, the kickstand portion having raised edges on three sides surrounding an inner planar surface (partial tray), wherein the input device portion and the kickstand portion have the device,
The holder portion is disposed at a viewing angle for viewing the display device of the computing device when the computing device is received within the holder portion; The kickstand portion is on the back of the holder portion opposite the front of the holder portion configured to receive the computing device such that the kickstand portion is arranged to support the holder portion and the computing device at the viewing angle. Rotated to a support position; The input device portion extends outwardly from the front side of the holder portion configured to receive the computing device such that the input device portion is arranged flatly in front of the display device when the input device portion is placed on a surface. An open configuration, rotated to the input position; And
A collapsed configuration in which the holder portion, input device portion, and kickstand portion are aligned in a common plane to form a shell cover for protecting the computing device corresponding to the shape of the computing device. configuration)
The device is configured to rotate relative to the position of the holder portion so as to be configured to take. 제1항에 있어서, 상기 홀더 부분은 상기 컴퓨팅 디바이스가 상기 장치 내로 삽입될 때 상기 컴퓨팅 디바이스에의 통신 및 물리적 결합을 형성하도록 구성되어 있는 것인, 장치.The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the holder portion is configured to form a communication and physical coupling to the computing device when the computing device is inserted into the device. 제1항에 있어서, 상기 홀더 부분은 한쪽 측면에서는 교차 빔(cross beam)에 의해 연결되고 반대쪽 측면에서는 개방되어 있는 한 쌍의 상기 에지 부재들을 갖는 프레임(frame)으로서 구성되는 것인, 장치.The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the holder portion is configured as a frame having a pair of edge members connected by a cross beam on one side and open on the opposite side. 제3항에 있어서, 상기 입력 디바이스 부분은 상기 홀더 부분과 결합하여 상기 쉘 커버의 일부분을 형성하기 위해 상기 접어진 구성에서 상기 한 쌍의 상기 에지 부재들 사이의 비어 있는 공간을 채우도록 구성되어 있는 것인, 장치.4. The method of claim 3, wherein the input device portion is configured to fill an empty space between the pair of edge members in the folded configuration to form a portion of the shell cover in combination with the holder portion. Device. 제1항에 있어서, 상기 킥스탠드 부분은 상기 홀더 부분 및 컴퓨팅 디바이스를 상기 보는 각도가 90도 내지 180도의 범위에 있는 다수의 상이한 지지 위치들에서 지지하도록 구성되어 있는 것인, 장치.The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the kickstand portion is configured to support the holder portion and the computing device at a number of different support positions where the viewing angle is in a range of 90 degrees to 180 degrees. 제1항에 있어서, 상기 킥스탠드 부분과 상기 홀더 부분의 조합은 상기 접어진 구성에서 상기 쉘 커버에 대한 융기된 에지의 경계(perimeter)를 형성하는 것인, 장치.The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the combination of the kickstand portion and the holder portion forms a perimeter of the raised edge to the shell cover in the folded configuration. 제1항에 있어서, 상기 입력 디바이스 부분은 분리될 때 상기 입력 디바이스 부분의 무선 사용을 가능하게 하기 위해 상기 홀더 부분에 분리가능하게 부착되는 것인, 장치.The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the input device portion is detachably attached to the holder portion to enable wireless use of the input device portion when detached. 제1항에 있어서, 상기 킥스탠드 부분 및 상기 홀더 부분은 상기 킥스탠드 부분과 상기 홀더 부분 사이에 지지각을 형성하기 위해 상기 킥스탠드 부분이 상기 펼쳐진 구성에서 지지 위치로 회전될 때 결합하도록 구성된 베벨 에지(beveled edge)들을 포함하는 것인, 장치.The bevel according to claim 1, wherein the kickstand portion and the holder portion are configured to engage when the kickstand portion is rotated to a support position in the deployed configuration to form a support angle between the kickstand portion and the holder portion. Device comprising beveled edges. 제8항에 있어서, 상기 베벨 에지들은 상기 펼쳐진 구성에서 자력 닫힘 디바이스(magnetic closure device)를 사용하여 서로 결합되는 것인, 장치.The apparatus of claim 8, wherein the bevel edges are coupled to each other using a magnetic closure device in the unfolded configuration. 제1항에 있어서, 상기 입력 디바이스 부분 및 킥스탠드 부분은 상기 홀더 부분의 상기 에지 부재들의 대향하는 단부들에 회전가능하게 고정되는 것인, 장치.The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the input device portion and the kickstand portion are rotatably secured to opposing ends of the edge members of the holder portion. 제1항에 있어서, 상기 입력 디바이스 부분은 키보드를 포함하는 것인, 장치.The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the input device portion comprises a keyboard. 제1항에 있어서, 상기 입력 디바이스 부분과 연관된 입력 기능은 상기 접어진 구성에서는 비활성화되고 상기 펼쳐진 구성에서는 입력 상호작용을 가능하게 하기 위해 활성화되는 것인, 장치.The apparatus of claim 1, wherein an input function associated with the input device portion is deactivated in the collapsed configuration and activated to enable input interaction in the expanded configuration. 컴퓨팅 디바이스에 대한 접이식 쉘 커버(collapsible shell cover)에 있어서, 홀더 부분과, 입력 디바이스 부분 및 킥스탠드 부분 - 둘 다 상기 홀더 부분에 회전가능하게 고정되고, 상기 킥스탠드 부분은 내부 평면 표면을 둘러싸는 3개의 측면에 융기된 에지를 가지는 부분 트레이로서 구성됨 - 을 포함하며, 상기 접이식 쉘 커버는,
상기 컴퓨팅 디바이스를 쉘 커버의 내부에 있는 캐비티에 수용하도록 구성된 상기 컴퓨팅 디바이스 보호를 위한 상기 쉘 커버를 형성하기 위해 상기 홀더 부분과 입력 디바이스 부분 및 킥스탠드 부분의 조합이 공통의 평면에 정렬되어 있는, 접어진 구성; 및
상기 킥스탠드 부분은 상기 홀더 부분 및 상기 홀더 부분에 삽입되는 상기 컴퓨팅 디바이스를 보는 각도로 지지하기 위해 회전되고; 상기 입력 디바이스 부분은 상기 입력 디바이스 부분을 통한 입력을 용이하게 하기 위해 상기 홀더 부분의 전면으로부터 바깥쪽으로 연장되는 입력 위치로 회전되는, 펼쳐진 구성 - 상기 홀더 부분은 상기 컴퓨팅 디바이스를 수용하고 상기 컴퓨팅 디바이스의 측면 에지들을 따라 상기 컴퓨팅 디바이스를 지지하도록 구성된 립 부분(lip portion)들을 가지는 에지 부재들 및 상기 에지 부재들을 연결시키고 하단 에지를 따라 상기 컴퓨팅 디바이스를 지지하도록 구성된 교차 빔 부재를 포함하는 프레임을 가짐 -
을 취하도록 조작가능하게 되어 있는 것인, 접이식 쉘 커버.A collapsible shell cover for a computing device, comprising: a holder portion, an input device portion and a kickstand portion-both rotatably secured to the holder portion, the kickstand portion surrounding an inner planar surface Consists of a partial tray with raised edges on three sides-including, the foldable shell cover,
The combination of the holder portion and the input device portion and the kickstand portion are arranged in a common plane to form the shell cover for protecting the computing device configured to receive the computing device in a cavity inside the shell cover, Folded configuration; And
The kickstand portion is rotated to support the holder portion and the computing device inserted into the holder portion at an viewing angle; The input device portion is rotated to an input position that extends outwardly from the front side of the holder portion to facilitate input through the input device portion, the unfolded configuration-the holder portion receives the computing device and the Having a frame comprising edge members having lip portions configured to support the computing device along side edges and a cross beam member configured to connect the edge members and support the computing device along a bottom edge-
Foldable shell cover, which is capable of being operated to take. 제13항에 있어서, 상기 입력 디바이스 부분은 키보드 또는 트랙 패드를 포함하는 것인, 접이식 쉘 커버.The foldable shell cover of claim 13, wherein the input device portion comprises a keyboard or track pad. 제13항에 있어서, 상기 접어진 구성에서 상기 홀더 부분, 입력 디바이스 부분, 및 킥스탠드 부분에 의해 형성되는 상기 쉘 커버는 상기 컴퓨팅 디바이스의 형상에 대응하는 평면 표면을 둘러싸는 융기된 에지들의 경계를 갖는 트레이 형상을 갖도록 구성되어 있는 것인, 접이식 쉘 커버.15. The method of claim 13, wherein the shell cover formed by the holder portion, input device portion, and kickstand portion in the folded configuration borders raised edges surrounding a planar surface corresponding to the shape of the computing device. Folding shell cover, which is configured to have a tray shape. 제13항에 있어서, 상기 홀더 부분은, 상기 컴퓨팅 디바이스가 상기 홀더 부분 내로 삽입될 때 상기 컴퓨팅 디바이스에의 통신 및 물리적 결합을 형성하도록 구성되는 것인, 접이식 쉘 커버.The foldable shell cover of claim 13, wherein the holder portion is configured to form a communication and physical connection to the computing device when the computing device is inserted into the holder portion. 시스템에 있어서,
슬레이트 폼 팩터를 가지는 컴퓨팅 디바이스; 및
홀더 부분과, 입력 디바이스 부분 및 킥스탠드 부분 - 둘 다 상기 홀더 부분에 회전가능하게 고정되고, 상기 킥스탠드 부분은 내부 평면 표면을 둘러싸는 3개의 측면에 융기된 에지를 가지는 부분 트레이로서 구성됨 - 을 포함하는, 상기 컴퓨팅 디바이스를 수용하는 접이식 쉘 커버를 포함하고, 상기 접이식 쉘 커버는,
상기 홀더 부분과 입력 디바이스 부분 및 킥스탠드 부분 각각의 조합이 상기 컴퓨팅 디바이스를 쉘 커버의 내부에 있는 캐비티에 수용하기 위해 상기 컴퓨팅 디바이스의 형상에 대응하는 상기 컴퓨팅 디바이스 보호를 위한 상기 쉘 커버의 일부 부분들을 형성하는, 접어진 구성; 및
상기 킥스탠드 부분은 상기 홀더 부분 및 상기 홀더 부분에 삽입되는 상기 컴퓨팅 디바이스를 보는 각도로 지지하기 위해 회전되고; 상기 입력 디바이스 부분은 상기 입력 디바이스 부분을 통한 입력을 용이하게 하기 위해 상기 홀더 부분의 전면으로부터 바깥쪽으로 연장되는 입력 위치로 회전되는, 펼쳐진 구성 - 상기 홀더 부분은 상기 컴퓨팅 디바이스의 상기 홀더 부분 내로의 슬라이딩가능 삽입을 가능하게 하도록 구성된 에지 부재들 및 상기 에지 부재들을 연결시키고 하단 에지를 따라 상기 컴퓨팅 디바이스를 지지하도록 구성된 교차 빔 부재를 포함하는 프레임을 가짐 -
을 포함하는 다수의 구성을 취하도록 조작가능하게 되어 있는 것인, 시스템.In the system,
A computing device having a slate form factor; And
The holder portion, the input device portion and the kickstand portion, both rotatably fixed to the holder portion, the kickstand portion configured as a partial tray having raised edges on three sides surrounding the inner planar surface. Including, Folding shell cover for receiving the computing device, The folding shell cover,
A portion of the shell cover for protecting the computing device corresponding to the shape of the computing device such that the combination of each of the holder portion and the input device portion and the kickstand portion corresponds to the shape of the computing device to accommodate the computing device in a cavity inside the shell cover. Folded configuration to form them; And
The kickstand portion is rotated to support the holder portion and the computing device inserted into the holder portion at an viewing angle; The input device portion is rotated to an input position that extends outwardly from the front of the holder portion to facilitate input through the input device portion, an unfolded configuration-the holder portion sliding into the holder portion of the computing device Has a frame comprising edge members configured to enable possible insertion and cross beam members configured to connect the edge members and support the computing device along a bottom edge −
The system is to be operable to take a number of configurations, including. 제17항에 있어서, 상기 접어진 구성으로 배열될 때 상기 쉘 커버의 경계에 있는 융기된 에지들에 의해 둘러싸인 상기 쉘 커버의 내부에 있는 상기 캐비티를 가지는 트레이 형상을 형성하는 상기 일부 부분들 각각은, 상기 쉘 커버의 절반을 포함하는 것인, 시스템.The portion of each of the parts forming a tray shape with the cavity inside of the shell cover according to claim 17, which is surrounded by raised edges at the boundary of the shell cover when arranged in the folded configuration. , Which comprises half of the shell cover. 제17항에 있어서, 상기 입력 디바이스 부분은 복수의 기계식 키를 가지는 키보드로서 구성되고, 상기 복수의 기계식 키는 상기 접어진 구성에서 상기 쉘 커버의 외부에 대해 편평한 표면을 형성하기 위해 상기 키보드의 보디(body) 내로 후퇴(retract)하도록 그리고 상기 펼쳐진 구성에서 입력 상호작용을 가능하게 하기 위해 상기 키보드의 상기 보디로부터 팝아웃(pop-out)하도록 구성되어 있는 것인, 시스템.18. The body of the keyboard according to claim 17, wherein the input device portion is configured as a keyboard having a plurality of mechanical keys, and the plurality of mechanical keys are formed in the folded configuration with respect to the exterior of the shell cover to a flat surface. and configured to pop out from the body of the keyboard to retract into the body and enable input interaction in the expanded configuration. 제17항에 있어서, 상기 접어진 구성은 상기 에지 부재들 사이의 내부 공간을 채우기 위한 상기 입력 디바이스 부분의 회전에 의해 상기 홀더 부분과 입력 디바이스 부분의 조합이 형성되도록 구성되는 것인, 시스템.18. The system of claim 17, wherein the folded configuration is configured such that a combination of the holder portion and the input device portion is formed by rotation of the input device portion to fill the interior space between the edge members.
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